405
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From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
aimin
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
ain't
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
burnin
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From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
buttenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
CLAWSnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Red Jake eyed it quizzically.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
your parents
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
I'm
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From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
I've
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
introosive
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
Jake
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From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
kep
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
not any; not one
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
PANTHERnounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading Red Jake eyed it quizzically.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
remainin
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
put a saddle on
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
Scotty
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From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
shootin
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From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
Sid
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From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
thar
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From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
thar's
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From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
thet
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From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Scotty drew his .405 out of its saddle scabbard and rested it across his pommel as they approached a belt of scrub oak timber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CLAWS OF THE BLACK PANTHER Red Jake and Scotty rode slowly to the left under the brow of the red butte, after Sid and Big John had started up the ravine for their deer.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “I ain’t aimin’, no ways, to be introosive,” he drawled, “an’ I’ve kep’ my health by remainin’ strictly out of other folks’ business--but thar’s limits!” he grinned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which I’m burnin’ to find out, is thet thar cannon for shootin’ deer or elephants?”
