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From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
branding-iron
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From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
cow-ponies
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From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
hilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
hummed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
O-Bar-O
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
ropersnounUS /ˈroʊpərz/
plural of “roper” — a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
taggedadjectiveUS /tæɡd/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the corral the dust arose in steady clouds as calf after calf was “cut out” by the ropers and dragged out to get “tagged.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three calves were being held down for the brand of the “Bar-20” and two more were being dragged up on their sides by the ropes of the cowboys, the proud cow-ponies showing off their accomplishments at the expense of the calves' feelings.
WafflesnounUS /ˈwɑːfəlz/
plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was one of great activity and hilarity.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, we're that gang from th' O-Bar-O,” hummed Waffles, sinking the branding-iron in the flank of a calf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several fires were burning near the huge corral and in them half a dozen irons were getting hot.
