used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
for the reason that
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
clean-skins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
divisible by two
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
every person
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
and nothing more
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
immediately past
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
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 Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
MicknounUS /mɪk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
Mick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
SaxnounUS /sæks/
a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
carry out
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
warragul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, everybody was pleased to "knock off", both because they were thoroughly tired, and more especially because Mick's cruelty to the warragul had caused an unpleasant feeling to take the place of the former spirit of hearty good fellowship.
a Caucasian
From this reading The men let the cattle go and rode dejectedly back to camp, and even Mick's efforts to start a conversation with his two white companions was not a great success.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Mick wiped his knife on his trousers and then used it to cut up a fill of tobacco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sax had taken over the management of the brands after the adventure with Eagle, and was very glad to pull the irons out of the fire and let them cool in the sand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Revenge Just before sunset, after a long and tiring day's work, the last of the clean-skins was branded, and staggered to its feet and made off to rejoin the other cattle.
