used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
having the place or position changed
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A kiss for luck, little one!"
a young female
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
HASTYadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
and nothing more
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "A kiss for luck, little one!"
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A kiss for luck, little one!"
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
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 It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "A kiss for luck, little one!"
take in marriage
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
not any; not one
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
placatinglyadverb
in a placating manner
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
Riatanoun
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
having a supporting base
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
TEMPERSnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
propel through the air
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Riata coiled in his hand, Jack rode closer and leaned to the girl, his eyes and his voice caressing, his lips quivering for the kiss he craved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
at the time that
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO HASTY TEMPERS "One more throw, and then no more until the contest," Jack announced placatingly, when he spied a lone bull standing just before a thicket of chaparral and staring at them with stupid resentment that his siesta had been disturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had come to kisses long before then, and to half promises, when her mood was tender, that she would marry her blue-eyed one--sometime.
