used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
aproposadverbUS /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/
at an opportune time
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
bein
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From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
bloodlessness
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
Cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
concernin
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From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
Dave
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
DeafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
true confidential information
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
dooels
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
enlightensverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənz/
third-person singular of “enlighten” — make understand
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
at any time
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Tutt first saw Tucson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
hearin
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From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
himse'f
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
the state of being honored
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
I'm
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From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
lamb's-wool
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From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
onchallenged
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
preecedence
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
reckonsverbUS /ˈrekənz/
third-person singular of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Tutt first saw Tucson.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
She's
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From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
shootin
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From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
speakin
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
tharunto
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From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
TucsonnounUS /ˈtuːsɑːn/
a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century
From this reading When Tutt first saw Tucson.
Tutt
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From this reading When Tutt first saw Tucson.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dave enlightens us concernin' its details himse'f, bein' incited tharunto by hearin' Texas Thompson relate about the Austin shootin' match of that Deaf Smith.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
at the time that
From this reading When Tutt first saw Tucson.
wherewith
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From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She's shore the most lamb's-wool form of single combat to which my notice is ever drawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "An' speakin' of dooels," remarked the Old Cattleman, apropos of an anecdote of the field of honour wherewith I regaled his fancy, "speakin' of dooels, I reckons now the encounter Dave Tutt involves himse'f with when he first sees Tucson takes onchallenged preecedence for utter bloodlessness.
yere
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From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "'Which this yere is 'way back yonder on the trail of time,' explains Dave, 'an' I'm hardened a heap since then.
