used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
cowhidenoun
leather made from the hide of a cow
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
critternounUS /ˈkrɪtər/
a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FLUSH DAYS IN TEXAS.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
eliminationnounUS /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
FLUSHnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading FLUSH DAYS IN TEXAS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
GradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
grizzle-faced
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From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
half-wild
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From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
herdernounUS /ˈherdər/
German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
Herefords
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From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLUSH DAYS IN TEXAS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
in like or similar manner
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
longhornnounUS /ˈlɔːŋhɔːrn/
long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
longhorn's
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From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
present-dayadjective
belonging to the present time
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
rangyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒi/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
shorthorns
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From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
TEXASnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading FLUSH DAYS IN TEXAS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this half-wild “beef critter” has likewise passed the old-time grizzle-faced herder with his cowhide boots and appalling profanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
which person or people
From this reading Grade shorthorns, Herefords, and other swells in the kingdom of range cattle have taken the longhorn’s place, and the present-day cattleman is a keen, shrewd business man who has reduced cattle raising and feeding to a science.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Texas steer, with the long horns and the brand bigger than a gridiron, has passed away.
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps the elimination of the longhorn and the picturesque soldier of circumstance who looked after him is not a subject for regret; yet in the early days--the days of this chronicle--the rangy steer of the wide horns was bringing a flood of wealth into Texas.
