used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
BlizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
BulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
Comin
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From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
to come or go into
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
hombres
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From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
how
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From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
engage in
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
marksmanshipnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
POKERnounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
prontoadverbUS /ˈprɑːntoʊ/
in a punctual manner
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
on the contrary
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
ridin
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From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
scaryadjectiveUS /ˈskeri/
provoking fear terror
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
spitefullyadverb
in a maliciously spiteful manner
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
tenpenny
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From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
the topmost one of two
From this reading The empty sockets seemed to glare spitefully, and the shattered upper jaw grinned in mockery at the singer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target.
vamos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading A GAME OF POKER A whitened human skull, fastened to a post by a rusty tenpenny nail, served as a signboard and notified the passing traveler that he was about to enter the limits of Skull, New Mexico.
which person or people
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, we're ridin' 'way from Texas, and the Rio, Comin' to a town with a mighty scary name, Shall we turn and vamos pronto for the Rio, Or show some hombres how to make a wild town tame?"
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Kid Wolf, who appeared to be asking Blizzard the rather poetical question, eyed the gruesome monument with a half smile.
