used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
equally
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
react verbally
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
doesn't
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From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
don't
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From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
a boy or man
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
Gimp's
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From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
goin
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From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
hosses
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From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
how
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From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
Some's
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From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They look a heap alike to a fellow that don’t know much about hosses,” was the answer.
throwed
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From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To see if I can catch that imp of Satan before he does any mischief,” was the reply, shot back over Gimp’s shoulder.
in or at the place that
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “But if he doesn’t know Go Some’s tricks he sure will be throwed, and likely trampled on.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “I can’t see how Jerry took the wrong pony.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANOTHER RAID “Here! where you goin’?” demanded the foreman after the retreating cowboy.
