Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

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

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

greatly pleased

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

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

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

an expression of greeting

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Speak up, _hombre_!

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From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

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

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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 THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

not one, and not any

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

express in speech

From this reading Speak up, _hombre_!

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From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “What in thunder are ye doin’ down thar?

in a vehement outcry

From this reading THE FIRE DANCE OF THE NAVAHO “Hi, old-timer, this-all’s too many for me--I’m a fool and proud of it!” roared Big John down at Sid, as Scotty came galloping up to the brink of Lost Canyon and yelled delighted greetings.

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

From this reading We lost a varmint, hyarabouts,--y’ ain’t got him, none, in yore pockets, has yer?”

time long past

From this reading How’d ye git there, an’ how’d ye lose yore pony?