used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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Bourke
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bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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C'snounUS /siːz/
possessive form of “c” — a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
CactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
taking care or paying attention
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domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
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ClimatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
CoyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading "'Count of Climate, Cactus, Cattle--an' Coyotes."
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
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the property created by the space between two objects or points
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dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
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etc
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the state of being friends (or friendly)
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
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loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
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luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
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produced by a manufacturing process
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the officer below the master on a commercial ship
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meticulouslyadverbUS /məˈtɪkjələsli/
in a meticulous manner
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MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
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belonging to the person speaking
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
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oughter
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From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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printableadjectiveUS /ˈprɪntəbəl/
fit for publication because free of material that is morally or legally objectionable
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PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
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sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
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saw-toothedadjective
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
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scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
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shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
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shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading "Mormon" Peters carefully shifted his weighty bulk in the chair that he dared not tilt, gazing dreamily at the saw-toothed mountains shimmering in the distance, sniffing luxuriously the scent of sage.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
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sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
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orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "Mormon" Peters carefully shifted his weighty bulk in the chair that he dared not tilt, gazing dreamily at the saw-toothed mountains shimmering in the distance, sniffing luxuriously the scent of sage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why?" asked Sandy Bourke, wiping the superfluous oil from the revolver he was meticulously cleaning.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading "Mormon" Peters carefully shifted his weighty bulk in the chair that he dared not tilt, gazing dreamily at the saw-toothed mountains shimmering in the distance, sniffing luxuriously the scent of sage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "Why?" asked Sandy Bourke, wiping the superfluous oil from the revolver he was meticulously cleaning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They oughter spell Arizona with three 'C's,'" he said.
