Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

later than; following

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

any thing at all

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

greatly pleased

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Well," exclaimed Jack, "what's the news?

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

come to pass

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

and nothing more

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

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 A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

a particular point in time

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Well," exclaimed Jack, "what's the news?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

put a saddle on

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

having a supporting base

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A BUFFALO STORY Two days later Jack, pretty tired and riding a tired horse, came into camp after a long day, and was delighted to see Hugh standing by the cook fire, as usual smoking his pipe.

look attentively

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No," answered Hugh; "we just pushed 'em along as fast as we comfortably could, brought 'em to camp late at night, pretty tired, and didn't bother to bed 'em down or watch 'em.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well," exclaimed Jack, "what's the news?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well," exclaimed Jack, "what's the news?

at the time that

From this reading Jack shouted a greeting and Hugh waved his pipe in salutation, and a moment later when the saddle had been thrown on the ground, and the tired horse was rolling, the two shook hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did anything happen to you on your way back with the cattle?"