used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading ‘Y’betcha,’ agreed Hashknife.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
Cañonville
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From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Come to visit the sheriff, too.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
Hashknife
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From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
lathered
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From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading ‘Come to visit the sheriff, too.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
SleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
Somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading ‘Little Miss Somebody’s in a hell of a hurry,’ observed Sleepy.
having a supporting base
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘Come to visit the sheriff, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ‘Come to visit the sheriff, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
at the time that
From this reading Hashknife and Sleepy were standing in front of the hotel when Nan Lane rode in to Cañonville.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
Y'betcha
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From this reading ‘Y’betcha,’ agreed Hashknife.
yankedverbUS /jæŋkt/
past form of “yank” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Her horse was lathered to the ears, and almost fell with her in front of them, but she yanked him up and headed for the sheriff’s office.
