used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
brev'ty
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From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
bull'snounUS /bʊlz/
possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
Cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
cognomennoun
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
DismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading The Dismissal of Silver Phil.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
the organ of sight
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
feacher
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From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
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 In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
a message received and understood
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
held up in the air
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
observancesnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvənsɪz/
plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Dismissal of Silver Phil.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Dismissal of Silver Phil.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "His name, complete, is 'Silver City Philip.'
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Dismissal of Silver Phil.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
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 The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
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 There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Dismissal of Silver Phil.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading The Old Cattleman looked thoughtfully into his glass, as if by that method he collected the scattered elements of a story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
wherein
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From this reading In them social observances of the Southwest wherein haste is a feacher an' brev'ty the bull's eye aimed at, said cognomen gets shortened to 'Silver Phil.'"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
which person or people
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a pause; then he lifted the glass to his lips as one who being now evenly equipped of information, proposed that it arrive hand in hand with the inspiration which should build a tale from it.
