used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
Blakeman
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From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
Bradshaw
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From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
bulldogging
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From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
CatapultverbUS /ˈkætəpʌlt/
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
Connie
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From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
a young female
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
hadn't
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From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
ten 10s
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
KidnapingverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
-ing form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
rodeonounUS /ˈroʊdioʊ/
an exhibition of cowboy skills
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
Silvertail
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From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
make square
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
propel through the air
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The girl mounted Silvertail and started slowly Back toward the ranch.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kidnaping Catapult Connie felt a trifle stunned by the conversation which she had overheard.
which person or people
From this reading "Pop Bradshaw, who has stood for everything honest and square in this community!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For five hundred dollars he means to keep Catapult out of the rodeo, substituting a steer which Blakeman will be sure to throw in the bulldogging event!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'd never have believed it if I hadn't heard with my own ears," she thought.
