used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The spring roundup was the big event of the season.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading First the captain of the roundup was chosen.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading First the captain of the roundup was chosen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The spring roundup was the big event of the season.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First the captain of the roundup was chosen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
not any; not one
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
Out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
the local environment
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
roundupnounUS /ˈraʊndʌp/
the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The spring roundup was the big event of the season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring roundup was the big event of the season.
required or under orders
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
under normal conditions
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring roundup was the big event of the season.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bulk of calves were to be branded then.
in or at the place that
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out-of-the-way parts of the country where cattle were supposed to have wandered had to be searched, so that the roundup usually extended for six or seven weeks, with no rest for the herders.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Roosevelt welcomed roundup work as a relief to the monotony of the daily tasks on the ranch.
