used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
any thing at all
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
blatting
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From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
Bronson
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From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
clothing in general
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
the organ of sight
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
set up or found
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
FRICTIONnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
Hiram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
keepsakenounUS /ˈkiːpseɪk/
something of sentimental value
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
Orrin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
pocketknifenoun
a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
Pringle
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From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
a strong line
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
get rid of
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He had already looked about the shed for anything the sick man might have dropped.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
Sunnyside
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From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been absolutely nothing in his clothes but a little change and a pocketknife--no letter, or paper, or keepsake of any kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.
in or at the place that
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The yearling ran into the far corner of the shed and while he struggled to remove the rope, the young farmer's eye caught the glint of something on the beams where he had found the pipe that Miss Pringle declared was Adam Banks' property.
yearlingnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋ/
a young child
From this reading FRICTION The first truck to arrive that day at Sunnyside instead of bringing lumber, bricks, or other building material, brought ten yearling steers that Mr. Bronson had picked up from his other farms; and Hiram turned the blatting, frisky creatures into the pen and shed in which he had found Orrin Post the evening before.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the young cattle had a frayed bit of rope about its neck, and Hiram went into the pen to get it off.