adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
bronchos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
Cassidy
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From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
Cassidy's
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From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
Colt'snounUS /koʊlts/
possessive form of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
itched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
peekedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “peek” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
streakingverbUS /ˈstriːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “streak” — move quickly in a straight line
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
thighnounUS /θaɪ/
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
thighsnounUS /θaɪz/
plural of “thigh” — the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “One man an' a half,” murmured Mr. Cassidy, it being in his creed that it took four Mexicans to make one Texan.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the far corner of the room were two bronchos, one of which tried in vain to kick Mr. Cassidy, not realizing that he was ten feet away.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cassidy then for the first time felt called upon to relieve his companion of the Colt's which so sorely itched that gentleman's thigh and then disarmed the sleeping guards.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The noise awakened the sleepers, who sat up and then sprang to their feet, their hands instinctively streaking to their thighs for the weapons which peeked contentedly from the bosom of Mr. Cassidy's open shirt.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The open door revealed three men asleep on the earthen floor, two of whom were Mexicans.
