used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
(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 There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
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 Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
lounged
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From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
McIntyre
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From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
being perceived or observed
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
select carefully from a group
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
slickersnounUS /ˈslɪkərz/
plural of “slicker” — a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
plural of “story” — 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 INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading So it happened that night that the boys were less tired than after an ordinary day's work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Supper came early and they lounged about the fire talking and smoking, for the evening was cool and the warmth of the fire pleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an unusual number of strays, as the boys had noticed for several days past, and these were all turned into the big bunch which McIntyre proposed to send over to the home range on the Pick Ranch.
which person or people
From this reading A sharp shower of rain had fallen in the middle of the night before, more or less rousing the sleepers, who had hurried about looking up their slickers which they spread over their blankets.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading INDIAN STORIES The next day was one of hard work--cutting cattle and branding calves; but as the number of cows in this bunch was small, the work of separating the brands and branding the calves was not so great as might have been expected from the number of cattle to be worked.
