AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
assented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
Bellmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
BLAZEnounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading "And legal action is going to take a long time," said Mr. Carson.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
cow-punching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
fattenverbUS /ˈfætən/
make fat or plump
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "And legal action is going to take a long time," said Mr. Carson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And legal action is going to take a long time," said Mr. Carson.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
Len
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
MIDNIGHTnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
Pocus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And legal action is going to take a long time," said Mr. Carson.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A MIDNIGHT BLAZE Once the thirsty cattle had satisfied their longing for water, it was a comparatively easy matter to drive them from the temporary range where they had been sent to fatten.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Len and his father will get busy and build that dam again," remarked Dave, as he and Mr. Bellmore, with Pocus Pete and the cowboys, herded the cattle together to drive them away.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The river was running at its usual rate, but of course it could not be said how long this would continue.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I suppose so, until we can take legal action against him," assented the water agent, who was rapidly learning the rudiments of cow-punching.
