Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

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

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

your occupation or line of work

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

prepare a hot meal

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

third-person singular of “despise” — look down on with disdain

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “dude” — an informal form of address for a man

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

take in solid food

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

at any time

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

a boy or man

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

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

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

for this reason

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

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

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

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

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

set down according to a plan

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

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

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “maverick” — someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

not any; not one

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

like better; value more highly

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

a strong line

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

Identical; not different.

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

express in words

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “shoot” — a new branch

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

deliver by singing

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

make square

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

be helpful or useful

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

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

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

in or at that place or location

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

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From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

up to a particular time

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

an old word for “to”

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

communicated in words

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Anonymous._ BAR-Z ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WE ain't no saints on the Bar-Z ranch, 'Tis said--an' we know who 'tis-- "Th' devil's laid hold on us, tooth an' branch, An' uses us in his biz."

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

at the time that

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

in or at the place that

From this reading COWBOY TYPES _DOWN where the Rio Grande ripples-- When there's water in its bed; Where no man is ever drunken-- All prefer mescal instead; Where no lie is ever uttered-- There being nothin' one can trade; Where no marriage vows are broken 'Cause the same are never made._

which person or people

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

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

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

having a fluffy character or appearance

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

a late time of life

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

an affirmative

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE COWBOY HE wears a big hat and big spurs and all that, And leggins of fancy fringed leather; He takes pride in his boots and the pistol he shoots, And he's happy in all kinds of weather; He's fond of his horse, it's a broncho, of course, For oh, he can ride like the devil; He is old for his years and he always appears Like a fellow who's lived on the level; He can sing, he can cook, yet his eyes have the look Of a man that to fear is a stranger; Yes, his cool, quiet nerve will always subserve For his wild life of duty and danger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Hence I say unto you,--give the cowboy his due And be kind, my friends, to his folly; For he's generous and brave though he may not behave Like your dudes, who are so melancholy.

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From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He gets little to eat, and he guys tenderfeet, And for fashion, oh well! he's not in it; He can rope a gay steer when he gets on its ear At the rate of two-forty a minute; His saddle's the best in the wild, woolly West, Sometimes it will cost sixty dollars; Ah, he knows all the tricks when he brands mavericks, But his knowledge is not got from your scholars; He is loyal as steel, but demands a square deal, And he hates and despises a coward; Yet the cowboy, you'll find, to women is kind Though he'll fight till by death overpowered.