aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
a youthful male person
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
increase twofold
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
a young female
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
immediately past
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
a brief written record
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
by chance
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
SHORTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
SliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
SpurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew from her last lie that she feared Spur and that for some reason all talk to strangers about her father's death was taboo.
Treadwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
which person or people
From this reading He believed in Slivers, believed the boy had been framed by some one; and the fact that Spur Treadwell had taken trouble to fasten on Slivers this second killing and rustling went to prove that perhaps the boy was right in his belief that the big manager of the Double R was the one who had framed him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHORTY TALKS Later, while the outlaw was watering and feeding his horse, he went over his talk with the girl.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He decided he would like to see that last note written by John Reed.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
but in spite of that
From this reading The whole thing sounded natural enough, for two of the rustlers had been killed--yet he felt there was something wrong.
