aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
Carston
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From this reading "Howdy, Mr. Carston—howdy?
cayusesnounUS /ˈkaɪuːsəz/
plural of “cayuse” — a small native range horse
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
HowdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Howdy, Mr. Carston—howdy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
Jim
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From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
Knowin
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From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
leanin
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From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
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 We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Howdy, Mr. Carston—howdy?
nothin
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From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
others
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From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
cut with a saw
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
express in words
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Bud’s great frame towered above the others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Knowin’ the hospitality of this here outfit, we most killed ourselves to git here, to say nothin’ of the horses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seemed more effusive and excited than the occasion warranted, and Big Bill’s brows rose questioningly as he saw the demonstrative way in which he greeted Jim.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading We left them leanin’ up against the corral, the worst done up cayuses."
