Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

later than; following

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

an opposing military force

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

every person

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

having long legs

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

engage in

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

and nothing more

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

create (as an entity)

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

the local environment

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

plural of “pest” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

having a sharply pointed nose

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

in the near future

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

the first light of day

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This was only a small drive on the Bar-T; but Captain Rugley had several good dogs, and the occasion was an interesting one--for everybody but the jacks.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course, the old ranchman could not go; but Frances and Sam were at Cottonwood Bottom soon after sunrise, waiting for the party from Mr. Bill Edwards' ranch.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.

at the time that

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jose Reposa had the dogs in leash--two long-legged, sharp-nosed, mouse-colored creatures, more than half greyhound, but with enough mongrel in their make-up to make them bite when they ran down the long-eared pests that they were trained to drive.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Silent Sam had reported some jack-rabbits on one of the southern ranges, and the Captain thought it would interest the party from the Edwards ranch to come over the next day and help run them.

a late time of life

From this reading Jack-rabbits have become such a nuisance in certain parts of the West of late years that a price has been set upon their heads, and the farmers and ranchmen often organize big drives to clear the ranges of the pests.