Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

one that is absent or not in residence

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

later than; following

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

in addition

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a tool for bending

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

having made preparations

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

the quality of being domestic or domesticated

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

take in liquids

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

communicated in words

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

not seriously

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

past form of “farm” — be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

plural of “feeder” — an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

assets in the form of money

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

usually; as a rule

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

-ing form of “grease” — lubricate with grease

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

and nothing more

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

immediately past

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

in a nice way

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

with low volume

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

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

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

an exhibition of cowboy skills

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

possessing sweep

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

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

From this reading With their finances thus nicely disposed of the two partners swept the floor, cleaned up the cooking dishes, farmed out their laundry to a squaw, and set their house in order generally.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

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 Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

(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 Mr. Bill Johnson had also saved his "cow money" from Black Tex and banked it with Hardy, who had a little cache of his own, as well.

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

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

at the time that

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

which person or people

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They were just greasing up their _reatas_ for a run after the wild horses of Bronco Mesa when Rafael pulled in with a wagon-load of supplies and destroyed their peaceful life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

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

From this reading Since the day that Hardy had declined to drink with him Creede had quietly taken to water, and he planted a bag of his accumulated wages in a corner of the mud floor, to see, as he facetiously expressed it, if it would grow.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A YEAR'S MAIL The beef herd was safely delivered at Bender, the feeders disposed of at Moroni, and the checks sent on to the absentee owner, who did not know a steer from a stag; the _rodeo_ hands were paid off and successfully launched upon their big drunk; bills were paid and the Summer's supplies ordered in, and then at last the superintendent and _rodeo_ boss settled down to a little domesticity.