adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
ain't
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From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
balenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
CattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
confabs
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From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
dawnsnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading TEXAS THOMPSON'S "ELECTION."
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
I've
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From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
pains-takin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
relevantadjectiveUS /ˈreləvənt/
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
TEXASnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading TEXAS THOMPSON'S "ELECTION."
thar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
tharof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
THOMPSON'SnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading TEXAS THOMPSON'S "ELECTION."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
vig'lance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now a pains-takin' an' discreet vig'lance committee is my notion of a bulwark.
weededverbUS /ˈwiːdɪd/
past form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
Wolfville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course thar dawns a time when Wolfville has to come to it, same as others.
yelps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let any outfit take a bale of rope an' a week off, an' if their camp ain't weeded down to right principles an' a quiet life at the end tharof, then I've passed my days as vain as any coyote which ever yelps.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
you-all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "An' between us," remarked the Old Cattle man, the observation being relevant to the subject of our conversation on the occasion of one of our many confabs, "between you an' me, I ain't none shore about the merits of what you-all calls law an' order.
