the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
assoomin
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
Avondale's
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From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
the act of departing
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
guessin
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From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
guffawed
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From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
Hortons
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From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
how
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
I've
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
jist
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
Kinneman
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
lection
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
MosnounUS /mɔːs/
plural of “mo” — an indefinitely short time
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
one's
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From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
and nothing more
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
ranchmen
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From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
strugglin
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From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
express in words
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
thet
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From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
truismnounUS /ˈtruːɪzəm/
an obvious truth
From this reading This truism seemed to strike the humorous side of those present, and they guffawed their approval.
uvnounUS /ˈjuːˈviː/
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
From this reading Mos’ every one’s jist guessin’ and strugglin’ in the coils uv error.”
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading They had been discussing local politics and venturing opinions as to the probable result of the coming election.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE Saturday afternoon following the dinner at the Hortons’ and Lord Avondale’s departure, several ranchmen, cattlemen, and townspeople were seated on the veranda of the hotel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’m assoomin’ the only big money I’ve got to bet on the ‘lection,” said Bill Kinneman, “is on the proposition thet nobody kin tell fur sure jist how ‘t will come out.
