Chapter XII

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

matters of personal concern

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

later than; following

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

for the reason that

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

to strive with determination

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

a state at a particular time

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

capable of reproducing

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

set up or found

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

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 This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

on one occasion

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

above and across; more than

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

a small lake

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

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

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

for a short time

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

being very thin

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

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

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Half a mile from the pond the small stream disappeared in the sand and was lost.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Detouring here and there he took his own time and followed the general direction of the western line, and about four hours after he had quitted the Peak he passed line house Number Two and shortly afterward stopped on the rim of the coulee, a brush-grown depression of a score of acres in extent, in which was a pond covering half an acre and fed by springs on the bottom, its outlet being a deep gorge cut in the soft stone.

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

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

up to a particular time

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

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

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

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

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading HOBBLE BURNS AND SLEEPERS The western part of the Bar-20 ranch was poor range and but few cattle were to be found on it until Big Coulee had been reached.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

during the time that

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

which person or people

From this reading This time it was Skinny who was to look over the condition of affairs around Number Two, which was not far from Big Coulee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This portion of the ranch fed quite a large number of cattle, many of which were outlaws, but because of the heavy work demanded on the more fertile southern and eastern sections it was the custom with Buck to pay little attention to the Big Coulee herds; if a man rode up there once in a while he was satisfied.