used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT STAMPEDE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
correspondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
cutters-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
dwindlesverbUS /ˈdwɪndəlz/
third-person singular of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
heatingnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
most important element
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT STAMPEDE.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
and nothing more
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
round-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading A MIDNIGHT STAMPEDE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
having passed out of existence
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each outfit pauses to rest a few minutes before the counting and branding begin; in the meantime Jerry is coaxing the fire in which the branding irons are heating.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading As the cutters-out dart here and there, whirling, dodging, and following, the small individual bunches slowly increase in size, while the main bunch correspondingly dwindles.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John and his Lightning work away with other riders until only the nucleus of the herd remains, and in five minutes this too has vanished.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading On a wide flat the round-up outfit commenced working the big bunch.
