Chapter III

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

a cloth for washing dishes

From this reading "Drop yore dishrag?"

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

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

let fall to the ground

From this reading "Drop yore dishrag?"

special importance or significance

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

sincerely earnest

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

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

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

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

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

set afire or burning

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

not any; not one

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

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

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

in the direction of

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

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

From this reading "What's the matter, Gus?" inquired a lounging cowboy who was hovering over the fire.

during the time that

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, he was seen, and the round-up cook, who was washing supper dishes at the rear of the chuck-wagon, delivered himself of a heartfelt curse.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading THE BAT WING RANCH A week passed by while Mr. Bowles prepared for his great emprise, and then one evening as the sun set behind the purple peaks of the Tortugas and lighted up the white walls of the big house on the hill a stranger might have been seen riding up toward the Bat Wing gate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "No; and I don't need to around this ranch!" commented Gus with bitter emphasis.

time long past

From this reading "Drop yore dishrag?"