adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
cow-puncher
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From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
Ewalt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
faronounUS /ˈferoʊ/
a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
feedverbUS /fiːd/
provide as food
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
montenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
opulencenounUS /ˈɑːpjələns/
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
Paso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
phraseologynounUS /ˌfreɪziˈɔːlɔːdʒi/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
rustlernounUS /ˈrʌslər/
someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
saltingnounUS /ˈsɔːltɪŋ/
the act of adding salt to food
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
Tex
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tex Ewalt, cow-puncher, prospector, sometimes a rustler, but always a dude, rode from El Paso in deep disgust at his steady losses at faro and monte.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This pleasing opulence was due to his business ability, for he had recently sold a claim for several thousand dollars.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The first operation was simple, being known in Western phraseology as “jumping”; and the second, somewhat more complicated, was known as “salting.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first of the money spent went for a complete new outfit, and he had parted with just three hundred and seventy dollars to feed his vanity.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The pecuniary side of these caused him no worry, for he was flush.
