Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

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From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

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From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

(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 Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

in addition

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

a man who raises (or tends) cattle

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

possessive form of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

being one more than ten

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

your parents

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

an association of criminals

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The Mills of Savage Gods.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

plural of “impress” — the act of coercing someone into government service

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading The Mills of Savage Gods.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

used to form the superlative

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

not any; not one

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Mills of Savage Gods.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

in the recent past

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

in a reflective manner

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

a result

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The Mills of Savage Gods.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

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From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

carry out

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Mills of Savage Gods.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Thar might, of course, be romances in the West," observed the Old Cattleman, reflectively, in response to my question, "but the folks ain't got no time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

at the time that

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

plural of “wipe” — the act of rubbing or wiping

From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Take that warjig whereof I recently relates an' wherein this yere Wild Bill Hickox wipes out the McCandlas gang--six to his Colt's, four to his bowie, an' one to his Hawkins rifle; eleven in all--I asks him myse'f later when he's able to talk, don't he regyard the eepisode as some romantic.

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From this reading Romance that a-way demands leesure, an' a party has to be more or less idlin' about to get what you-all might style romantic action.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading An' Bill says, 'No, I don't notice no romance tharin; what impresses me most is that she's shore a zealous fight--also, mighty busy.'