44
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From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
the state of being absent
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
(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 The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
burrowed
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From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
calibernounUS /ˈkæləbər/
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
Carrizoso
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From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
commandeeredverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪrd/
past form of “commandeer” — take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
CurlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
well in the past; former
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
your parents
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
Gee-Whiz
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From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
GrievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
HEART'SnounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
insufficiencynounUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsiː/
a lack of competence
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
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 "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
McKinney
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From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
the local environment
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
sheriffing
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From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
that is looked for
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The wagons of the Carrizoso cow outfit came into town one morning, with a requisition for all the loose .44-caliber ammunition that could be bought, begged, or commandeered under the plea of urgent necessity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'll show folks what a real cow foreman is like," he asserted, and forthwith began plans which, in his opinion, had been too long deferred by the more conservative McKinney.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grieving over the edict which held him home from sheriffing, and disconsolate now that Ellsworth and Constance had departed, he sought an outlet for his feelings.
Whiteman
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From this reading Whiteman burrowed through his stock from top to bottom, but still the new foreman growled at the insufficiency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ADVENTURE AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Strange Story of the King of Gee-Whiz, and his Unusual Experience in Foreign Parts_ In the absence of McKinney with the sheriff's posse, Curly became, by virtue of seniority, acting foreman on the Carrizoso ranch.
