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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
Casey
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Casey's
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From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Etc
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From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
yet to be or coming
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
immediately past
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
LodenounUS /loʊd/
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
occurring by chance
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
Nevada'snounUS /nəˈvædəz/
possessive form of “nevada” — a state in the western United States
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
prolificadjectiveUS /proʊˈlɪfɪk/
intellectually productive
From this reading A combination prolific of complications.
Quirtnoun
whip with a leather thong at the end
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
Ryan
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
move hurridly
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
stage-drivers
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From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
be standing; be upright
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
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 story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “Cow Country,” “The Quirt,” Etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
TumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story appeared in the December 7, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine.] Tumultuous “Casey” Ryan had driven horses since he could stand on his toes, and as one of Nevada’s last stage-drivers speed was his middle name
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Wherefore the ubiquitous Ford finally claimed him for its own—and so did The Widow at Lucky Lode Mine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will be glad to continue Casey’s acquaintance in future numbers.
