adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Indeed Molick's forces were very active.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
barbedadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
Bellmore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
Dave
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From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
doesn't
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From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
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 True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Indeed Molick's forces were very active.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed Molick's forces were very active.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
Molick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
Molick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed Molick's forces were very active.
Molicks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
Pocus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
RETALIATIONnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
stringingverbUS /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed Molick's forces were very active.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETALIATION Benjamin Bellmore's injured foot was now so nearly healed that he had no difficulty in getting about on horseback.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading True, he had to favor the injured member somewhat, but that did not greatly hinder him; accordingly, early on the morning following the conversation of warning, the irrigation man, Dave, Mr. Carson and Pocus Pete set out across Bar U ranch to see what the Molicks were doing.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Well, they're at it, I see," remarked Dave, as the little party topped a rise and saw, down in the river valley below them, a number of men erecting fence posts and stringing barbed wire.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he doesn't lose any time, that's one thing I'll say for Jason Molick," answered the ranch owner.
