Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

later than; following

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

(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 "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

on or to one side

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading His whole attitude spelled "sheep!"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

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From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

a partially opened flower

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

enclose in a corral

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

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

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

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

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

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

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

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

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

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

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

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

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

not any; not one

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

a strong line

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

put a saddle on

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading His whole attitude spelled "sheep!"

for a short time

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading His whole attitude spelled "sheep!"

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

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

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

From this reading Gone was any hint of the man of the night before.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His whole attitude spelled "sheep!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I hope any friend of Julie's will continue to be my friend," was all he said, but the glance and manner attending this delicate hint left no doubt as to his meaning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His red face was sober, and his brown eyes looked into Bud's steel-gray ones with a piercing, almost menacing, intensity.

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

From this reading THE SIX PISTOL SHOTS The next morning, after breakfast, which shortly followed the rising of the sun, Bissell called Bud Larkin aside just as that young man had headed for the corral to rope and saddle Pinte.