a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
in addition
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
Barstairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
despatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
having made preparations
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
being one more than seven
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
fattenverbUS /ˈfætən/
make fat or plump
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
provide as food
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
foothillnounUS /ˈfʊthɪl/
a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
heifersnounUS /ˈhefərz/
plural of “heifer” — young cow
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
purebrednounUS /ˈpjʊrˈbred/
a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
not used up
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
the season of growth
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
three-year-oldadjective
three years of age
From this reading The beef stock, three-year-old steers, were also disposed at the grain ranch, where they were fed on chop and green feed and hay, to fatten them for the spring market.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
veterinaryadjectiveUS /ˈvetrəneri/
of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The purebred heifers and cows had their own home at Barstairs, where also was the camp of the purebred bulls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
in or at the place that
From this reading The breeding stock had been despatched to the prairie ranch in the fall, where they were especially housed and cared for.
which person or people
From this reading These were all riders, men who "rode the fences" and kept them in repair; men who rode the range, and made the rounds of the fields, counted and kept account of the cattle remaining on the ranch, and reported sick or crippled cattle to the veterinary surgeon maintained at the ranch.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the winter the Bar Q outfit in the foothill ranch had dwindled down to eight men.
