adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
ain't
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From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading PINON BILL'S BLUFF.
BLUFFnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading PINON BILL'S BLUFF.
bogged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
calc'lations
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From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
Cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
cuttin
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From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
Deef
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From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
figger
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From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Pinon Bill is reckoned a hard game.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Pinon Bill is reckoned a hard game.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
He's
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From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
hoss
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From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
how
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From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
humors
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From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
more'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
PINONnoun
any of several low-growing pines of western North America
From this reading PINON BILL'S BLUFF.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Pinon Bill is reckoned a hard game.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
saddle-girths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
Wolfville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
WomannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It tells how Pinon Bill gets a hoss on Jack Moore; leaves the camp bogged up to the saddle-girths in doubt about who downs Burke; an' stakes the Deef Woman so she pulls her freight for the States.
you-all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This narrative is what you-all might call some widespread," said the Old Cattleman, as he beamed upon me, evidently in the best of humors.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He's only in Wolfville now an' then, an' ain't cuttin' no figger in public calc'lations more'n it's regarded as sagacious to pack your gun while Pinon Bill's about.
