used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
beannounUS /biːn/
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
blazesnounUS /ˈbleɪzɪz/
plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
didn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading “Sufferin’ doom!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
I'm
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From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
manilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
McGlory
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From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
pard
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From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
cut with a saw
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading McGlory was rubbing a bruise on the side of his face and was carrying the long manila envelope in his hand.
a person, without saying who
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
Sufferin
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From this reading “Sufferin’ doom!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Matt looked up and saw his cowboy chum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
at the time that
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I’m beginning to think Billy had a bean on the right number, pard, when he said this car would have to kill somebody before it settled down and acted as though it was civilized.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you let the car go to blazes?” demanded the cowboy.
