Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

any undertaking that is easy to do

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

the first light of day

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

provide as food

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

deprived of color

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

a stack of hay

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

and nothing more

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

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 THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

run easily

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

by chance

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

a strong line

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

put a saddle on

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

in a soothing manner

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Gun, cinch, bridle, saddle, rope, each came in for its bit of careful scrutiny, and when he had finished he saddled and bridled the horse in the stall and led him out just as the first faint hint of dawn greyed the east.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading As if recognizing the voice of a master, the horse gave one or two half-hearted jumps, and stretched into an easy lope.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

at the time that

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

during the time that

From this reading While the animal ate, the man carefully examined his outfit by the light of the waning moon.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE PASSING OF LONG BILL KEARNEY It was yet dark when the Texan rolled from the blankets at the edge of McWhorter's haystack, and dumped a liberal measure of oats into the blue roan's feed box.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he swung into the saddle, the horse tried to sink his head, but the Texan held him up, "Not this mornin', old hand," he said, soothingly, "it wastes strength, an' I've got a hunch that maybe I'm goin' to need every pound you've got in you."