2
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From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
20
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From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Buck looked at it long and curiously.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Buck looked at it long and curiously.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
Frenchy
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From this reading "Wonder who's writing to Frenchy?" he mused.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
gloatedverbUS /ˈɡloʊtɪd/
past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Buck looked at it long and curiously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Buck looked at it long and curiously.
McAllister
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From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Wonder who's writing to Frenchy?" he mused.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
in the direction of
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
at the time that
From this reading It was getting along towards Fall when a letter came to the Bar-20 addressed to John McAllister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
who's
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From this reading "Wonder who's writing to Frenchy?" he mused.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading On the H2 conditions were changed greatly for the better and Meeker gloated over his gushing wells and the dam which gave him a reservoir on his north range, the early completion of which he owed largely to the experience and willing assistance of Buck and the Bar-20 outfit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHANGES With the passing of the weeks the two ranches had settled down to routine duty.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder who's writing to Frenchy?" he mused.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "Wonder who's writing to Frenchy?" he mused.
