Chapter XVII

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

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

later than; following

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

(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 CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

the act of consuming food

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

a man of refinement

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

in a gradual manner

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

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

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

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

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

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

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

and nothing more

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

immediately past

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

a male human offspring

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

in the direction of

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

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

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

the topmost one of two

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading CHICO AND GRANDE Between the mouth of Hell's Hip Pocket and the cow camp at Carrizo Creek there lie three high ridges and three broad valleys, all running north and south from the Peaks to Bronco Mesa--the heart of the upper range; and there in compact bands the invaders held their sheep.

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

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

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

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading For years now the huge form of "Grande" had loomed before them whenever they entered that forbidden range, and they had always given way before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And now he had the little man Chico with him, the son of a soldier, so it was said, and a gentleman of _categoria_; he always carried a pistol and his eyes were stern and hard.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading From the lower levels they strayed out gradually over the rocky mesa; above they clambered up toward the wooded peaks; but at night the sheepmen worked back to the three ridges and camped close together for defence.

a late time of life

From this reading After many years of struggle they had at last obtained their legal rights--their sheep were up to the ears in grama, eating out the heart of the cow country--but Jeff Creede was just over the hill, and the Mexicans were afraid.