Chapter XX · Chapter 20

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

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

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

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

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

a young female

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

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

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

the act of departing

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

and nothing more

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

put a saddle on

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

with low volume

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

the season of growth

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Mr. Oakley," the woman answered, smiling.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

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

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

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

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

in or at the place that

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

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

From this reading "Where's Sibyl?" he asked, seating himself on the top step.

during the time that

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

which person or people

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Howdy, Myra," he called in return, as he swung from the saddle; and leaving the chestnut to roam at will, he went to the porch, his spurs clinking softly over the short, thick grass.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading Myra's Prayer and the Ranger's Warning That same afternoon, while Sibyl Andrés was making music for Aaron King in the spring glade, Brian Oakley, on his way down the canyon, stopped at the old place where Myra Willard and the girl were living.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Riding into the yard that was fenced only by the wild growth, he was greeted cordially by the woman with the disfigured face, who was seated on the porch.