Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

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From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

a small native range horse

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

plural of “cayuse” — a small native range horse

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

not accessible to view

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

a small worthless amount

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

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 PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

the force of workers available

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

a particular point in time

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

above and across; more than

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

put a saddle on

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

in a swift manner

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Close beside him Tex Benton's horse dozed with drooping head.

possessive form of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

bound or secured closely

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Beyond the open doors sounded a babel of voices and he could see the men lined two deep before the bar.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

belonging to which person

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PURDY Some moments later, Jack Purdy nosed his horse into the group of cayuses that stood with reins hanging, "tied to the ground," in front of the Long Horn Saloon.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Swiftly a hand whose palm concealed an open jack-knife slipped beneath the Texan's right stirrup-leather and a moment later was withdrawn as the cayuse, suspicious of the fumbling on the wrong side of the saddle, snorted nervously and sheered sharply against another horse which with an angry squeal, a laying back of the ears, and a vicious snap of the teeth, resented the intrusion.