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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the classical saying has it:
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading But as the classical saying has it:
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
someone who is a detective
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
don't
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From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
set up or found
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as the classical saying has it:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
holsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
not any; not one
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But as the classical saying has it:
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that Bud was a "gun man," nor was either the ranch foreman or his fat assistant.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
at the time that
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
in or at the place that
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUSPICIONS With distinct feelings of joy, and no alarm whatever, Nort and Dick watched the hands of Slim and Babe slide toward their holsters, where nestled their .45 guns.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Bud had taken his off, on reaching the house, and his two "city" cousins found themselves wishing that they wore those ugly but effective weapons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't always need a gun out West, but when you do need it you need it mighty bad, and mighty sudden!"
