1953
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From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
confined by bonds
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
BowienounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
a period of 100 years
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
ChristmasesnounUS /ˈkrɪsməsɪz/
plural of “christmas” — period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
decadesnounUS /deˈkeɪdz/
plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
distinctivelyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in an identifiably distinctive manner
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
Dobie
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From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
Dobie's
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From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
fillipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
folklorenounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
folklorist
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From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
as might be expected
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
and nothing more
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
one of four equal parts
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
possessing material wealth
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
Steck
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plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As an added fillip, his colorful story of the Bowie knife is included.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
typicallyadverbUS /ˈtɪpɪkli/
in a typical manner
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Dobie’s recollections of three boyhood Christmases begin this volume.
nonexistent
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
(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 Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading His writings of the past quarter century have turned the attention of people in many lands to the rich folklore of the Southwest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Warren Hunter, one of Texas’ outstanding artists, has provided striking illustrations that catch the spirit of the stories and recall days quite remote from the modern scene, yet separated from us by only a few decades.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife Stories of Christmas and the Bowie Knife PRINTED AND BOUND IN THE U.S.A. Preface In wanting to bring you a distinctively different Christmas greeting for 1953--as well as one that is typically Texan--The Steck Company turned quite naturally to Texas’ most distinguished folklorist, J. Frank Dobie.
