Chapter IV

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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the past participle of “be”

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possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S LITTLE JOKE.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S LITTLE JOKE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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From this reading Ther cantaknerous cuss has nigh shook ther liver clean outer my ’natomy, er rip snortin’ through ther mud all ther way f’m Virginy City.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

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free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

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a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)

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a persistently annoying person

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reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

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having an (over)abundance of flesh

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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From this reading Of all ther sky-whoopin’ heifercats, that thar Hide-rack is ther plumb wust.

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of all ther sky-whoopin’ heifercats, that thar Hide-rack is ther plumb wust.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S LITTLE JOKE.

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S LITTLE JOKE.

large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity

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one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

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an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

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water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Ther cantaknerous cuss has nigh shook ther liver clean outer my ’natomy, er rip snortin’ through ther mud all ther way f’m Virginy City.

belonging to the person speaking

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From this reading Ther cantaknerous cuss has nigh shook ther liver clean outer my ’natomy, er rip snortin’ through ther mud all ther way f’m Virginy City.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Ther cantaknerous cuss has nigh shook ther liver clean outer my ’natomy, er rip snortin’ through ther mud all ther way f’m Virginy City.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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being on the outside or further from a center

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causing irritation or annoyance

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measure the depth of something

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tear or be torn violently

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a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

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From this reading Of all ther sky-whoopin’ heifercats, that thar Hide-rack is ther plumb wust.

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From this reading Ther cantaknerous cuss has nigh shook ther liver clean outer my ’natomy, er rip snortin’ through ther mud all ther way f’m Virginy City.

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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a special situation

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from one end or side of something to the other

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fall down, as if collapsing

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

From this reading “Waugh!

how something is done or how it happens

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during the time that

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From this reading Of all ther sky-whoopin’ heifercats, that thar Hide-rack is ther plumb wust.