used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
anew
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
next to; at the side of
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
didn't
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From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
Hazelton
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From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
and nothing more
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
on one occasion
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
Spot's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
not in physical motion
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She allowed herself to be led out on the porch, but once there she looked at him with renewed spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
which person or people
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She shuddered and covered her face with her hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was you who came first," she said; "I didn't see you, but I heard Yuma curse, felt something strike him, and then--I must have fainted.
YumanounUS /ˈjuːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California
From this reading The next instant Hollis was bending over her, helping her to her feet, leading her to the door and assuring her in a low, earnest voice that everything was all right, and that Yuma would never trouble her again, and that he wanted her to get on her pony and go to the Circle Bar.
Yuma'snounUS /ˈjuːməz/
possessive form of “yuma” — a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California
From this reading TEN SPOT USES HIS EYES The crash of Ten Spot's pistols aroused Nellie Hazelton, and she sat up and stared stupidly about--at Hollis, who was just rising from the floor; at Ten Spot, who still stood in the doorway; and then at Yuma's body, stretched out on the floor beside the overturned table.
