used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
Antonio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
lacking funds
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
the act of burning something
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
circumventverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
DAMnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
evaporatingverbUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “evaporate” — lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
Hopalong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
the force of workers available
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
and nothing more
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
with speed
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But to circumvent any contingency to the contrary, he and Red remained to guard the house and discuss the situation.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After he had sent Meeker and his men on their homeward journey he ordered all but Red to report to Buck at the bunk house, believing that the line fighting was at an end for a while, at least.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The range was fast drying up, the grass was burning under the fierce heat of the sun, and the reservoir, evaporating as rapidly as it was supplied, sent but little water down the creek through the valley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This storm, if it broke over the valley, promised to be almost a flood, and would not only replenish the water supply, but would fortify the range for quite a while against the merciless sun.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHAT THE DAM TOLD About the time Meeker caught Antonio prowling around the corral, Hopalong stepped out of the line house on the Peak and saw the approaching storm, which gladdened him, notwithstanding the fact that he and Red would ride through it to the bunk house.
