Chapter XI

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

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

for the reason that

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

a partially opened flower

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

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From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

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From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

in a good-natured manner

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

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

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

and nothing more

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

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

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

a long noosed rope used to catch animals

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

make loose or looser

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading BAD BUSINESS "My mistake, Del Pinzo!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

in a punctual manner

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

a strong line

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

in a soothing manner

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

produce buds, branches, or germinate

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

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

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

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

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

propel through the air

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

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

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading My mistake!" exclaimed Bud, smiling as good-naturedly as possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

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

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

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

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

at the time that

From this reading "I was just showing these tenderfeet how to throw a rope, _pronto_,--when up you sprout, and get the benefit of it.

a Caucasian

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

which person or people

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I sure didn't know you were there, Del Pinzo," went on Bud, soothingly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young rancher leaped from Sock (so called because he had one white foot that looked exactly as if he had on a sock) and approached the Mexican, who had begun to loosen the lariat from around his body.