used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
any person at all
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
BeefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
Bissell
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From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
ChaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
Larkin
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From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
MATHEW
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From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
overranverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈræn/
inflected form of “overrun” — invade in great numbers
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
ruiningnounUS /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
unabashedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/
not embarrassed
From this reading Bud Larkin, his hat pushed back on his head, looked unabashed at the scowling heavy features of the man opposite in the long, low room, and awaited a reply.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading The titles given in the Table of Contents for Chapters VII and VIII differ from the chapter titles used in the text.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
a Caucasian
From this reading To MATHEW WHITE Jr., Editor, author, critic, friend.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I don't want to ruin anybody," puffed old "Beef" Bissell, whose cattle overran most of the range between the Gray Bull and the Big Horn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you insist on ruining me, Mr. Bissell?"
