used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
usually; as a rule
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
lariatnounUS /ˈleriət/
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
not any; not one
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
moving very fast
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading However, there was no man in the country could beat him at lariat throwing and he was generally esteemed a first-rate hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His big physique stood him in good stead when it came to a matter of endurance, though he was too heavy for swift riding, needed for breaking horses or cutting out cattle.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
the act of using
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
at the time that
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
in or at the place that
From this reading Holy Smoke was strong as an ox and had the reputation of phenomenal deeds done “across the line,” where to use his own boasts “they did things brown.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true, he had come hastily out of that particular part of the American union, with a posse at his heels.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had secured a berth at O Bar O in a busy season, when help was scarce and work heavy.
