used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
give a benediction to
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
a youthful male person
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
BullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
Dan
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From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
fer
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
fettlenoun
a state of fitness and good health
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
Foine
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
Fred
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From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
gintlemen
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
givin
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
half-tipsy
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
helpin
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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hiven
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From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
Jim
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From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
and nothing more
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
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 Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
rattle-brain
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From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
rowdynounUS /ˈraʊdi/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
smokin
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From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
that's
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From this reading “Bully boys,” echoed Jim, “to stay at home and have breakfast a smokin’ fer the fellers that’s had the fun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That’s just what my good old mother used to do for this rattle-brain boy of hers.”
which person or people
From this reading FIRE WATER The Bar B ranch was roused that morning by a rowdy, half-tipsy band of cowboys, who dashed up to the old shack just as the sun pushed his blazing face above the eastern peaks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan and Fred were up and had breakfast well under way; for they knew that Pat would not be in any fettle to do the cooking that day.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Foine gintlemen ye are, may hiven bless ye fer givin’ a helpin’ hand,” Pat called out as he tumbled off his horse.
