used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
ANTONIO
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From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
arroyonounUS /ərˈɔɪoʊ/
a stream or brook
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
for the reason that
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
belligerencynoun
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
calf'snounUS /kæfs/
possessive form of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
Curley's
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From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
espied
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From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
start firing a weapon
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
the act of departing
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
go away from a place
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
come together
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
a course of conduct
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
prodverbUS /prɑːd/
to push against gently
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
re-branding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Far out on the plain was a dead cow, the calf's mother, shot because they had become angered by its belligerency when it had gone "on th' prod."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had a fire going and were re-branding a calf.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ANTONIO MEETS FRIENDS Before daylight the next morning Antonio left the ranch and rode south, bearing slightly to the west, so as not to leave his trail in Curley's path.
at the time that
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
which person or people
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When a dozen miles southwest of the ranch house he espied them at work on the edge of an arroyo.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was to meet some of Shaw's men who would come for more cattle.
