used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
AlbuquerquenounUS /ˈælbəkərki/
the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
divisible by two
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
frilledadjective
having decorative ruffles or frills
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
frizzed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
Julie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
immediately past
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
the force of workers available
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he introduced the scouts to his companions and a most enjoyable evening followed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
noon-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
Sandy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
sizzleverbUS /ˈsɪzəl/
make a sound like frying fat
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of such innuendoes, Julie failed to “thaw” until the very last night of Sandy’s stay in Albuquerque.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
which person or people
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If a tenderfoot in the East fancies New Mexico has a climate that is hot enough to sizzle bacon on a rock, or induce a tourist to go to bed at night without sheets or blanket to cover him, that one will have another guess coming.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading In all the time the scouts had been in New Mexico they had not felt any too warm, even at noon-day, in their woolen shirts and khaki breeches.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It happened that there was to be a hop at the hotel that evening, and the seven scouts had frizzed and frilled for the occasion; consequently they appeared on the scene looking very fresh and attractive—so thought several young college men who had been smoking cigarettes and talking to the Ranger.
