Two cowboys come upon an Indian lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground. One of the cowboys stops and says to the other, "You see that Indian?"
"Yeah," says the other cowboy.
"Look," says the first one, "he’s listening to the ground. He can hear things for miles in any direction."
Just then the Indian looks up. "Covered wagon," he says, "about two miles away. Have two horses, one brown, one white. Man, woman, child, household effects in wagon."
"Incredible!" says the cowboy to his friend. "This Indian knows how far away they are, how many horses, what color they are, who is in the wagon, and what is in the wagon. Amazing!"
The Indian looks up and says, "Ran over me about a half hour ago."
—v. (tying) 1 attach or fasten with string or cord etc.
- a form (a string, ribbon, shoelace, necktie, etc.) Into a knot or bow. B form (a knot or bow) in this way.
- (often foll. By down) restrict (a person) in some way (is tied to his job).
- (often foll. By with) achieve the same score or place as another competitor (tied with her for first place).
- hold (rafters etc.) Together by a crosspiece etc.
- mus. Unite (written notes) by a tie. —n. - cord or wire etc. Used for fastening.
- strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front.
- thing that unites or restricts persons (family ties).
- draw, dead heat, or equality of score among competitors.
- match between any pair from a group of competing players or teams.
- (also tie-beam etc.) Rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.
- mus. Curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch indicating that they are to be played without a break between them. tie in (foll. By with) bring into or have a close association or agreement. Tie up 1 bind securely with cord etc.
- invest or reserve (capital etc.) So that it is not immediately available for use.
- (often foll. By with) = tie in.
- (usu. In passive) fully occupy (a person).
- bring to a satisfactory conclusion. [old english]
