alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
Danny
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From this reading Danny followed the impulse.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Danny followed the impulse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
a long fixed look
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
I've
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From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Danny followed the impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
Pickin
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From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
psychologistsnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “psychologist” — a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Danny followed the impulse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had not seen the figure squatting there on his spurs at the shady end of the little depot, for he had been looking off to the north.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "I've Done My Pickin'" Then he felt his gaze drawn away from those vague, alluring distances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one of those pulls which psychologists have failed to explain with any great clarity; but every human being recognizes them.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading But as he yielded to the urge he knew its source--in those other eyes.
