114
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54
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
acreagenounUS /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/
an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
addle-headed
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addleheaded
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
Bryant
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From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
dialognounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
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having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
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infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
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longhornsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋhɔːrnz/
plural of “longhorn” — long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
held dear
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
lushadjectiveUS /lʌʃ/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
ManufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
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selfsameadjective
being the exact same one; not any other:
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
spatverbUS /spæt/
come down like raindrops
From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
Take's
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plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
thinkin
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From this reading The local dialog has been retained including the following: page 54: "Take's more thinkin'," -- possible typo for "Takes more thinkin'," page 114: strong, stanch friend -- possible typo for strong, staunch friend The author's use of both addleheaded and addle-headed has been retained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
tobacco-flavored
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From this reading Sitting on the porch of his rambling house, the bitter old man spat tobacco-flavored curses at the infirmities that restricted him.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
typonounUS /ˈtaɪpoʊ/
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
the act of using
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Manufactured in the United States of America In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle.
in or at the place that
From this reading From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part.
