Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

without advance planning

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

later than; following

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

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

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

plural of “filly” — a young female horse under the age of four

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

set up or found

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

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

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

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

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

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

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

the Spanish dialect spoken by Sephardic Jews but written in the Hebrew script

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

the act of putting something in a certain place

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

plural of “mare” — female equine animal

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

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

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Leaving the _manada_ on their former range, Pasquale had ridden into the ranch and reported.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

put a saddle on

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the season of growth

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

uncastrated adult male horse

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

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

From this reading The fight between the outlaw and the ranch stallion had evidently occurred above the mouth of the Ganso and several miles to the north of the home river, for he had accidentally found the carcass of the dead horse at a small lake and, recognizing the animal by his color, had immediately scoured the country in search of the band.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

being five more than twenty

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

local names for a cowboy (“vaquero” is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and “buckaroo” is used especially in California)

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

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

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was then too late in the day to start against the interloper, as the range was fully twenty-five miles away, and we were delayed the next morning in getting up speedy saddle horses from distant and various _remudas_, and did not get away from the ranch until after dinner.

during the time that

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading HORSE BRANDS Before gathering the fillies and mares that spring, and while riding the range, locating our horse stock, Pasquale brought in word late one evening that a _ladino_ stallion had killed the regular one, and was then in possession of the _manada_.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had finally located the _manada_, many miles off their range; but at sight of the vaquero the _ladino_ usurper had deserted the mares, halting, however, out of gunshot, yet following at a safe distance as Pasquale drifted them back.