Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

react verbally

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

one or the other of two

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

a boy or man

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

a large number or amount

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

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

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

carry out

From this reading "Now, take him around to the stables and barns, and all the lots, and let him see everything on the place."

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

male cat

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Of course, Hecker had no end of questions to answer, for the Texas cowboy was more or less puzzled to understand his present employer.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

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

From this reading Fred called up one of his cowboys, introduced Hecker to him, and informed him that he was henceforth to be one of the force of cowboys, as he had been in his employ up in Colorado, and was a good fellow, trustworthy, and not afraid of either cattle thieves or long-horned cattle.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "All right, boss," and he and Tom went off together.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

which person or people

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COWBOY WHO INSISTED ON WORK OR FIGHT.