used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
Donald
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From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
how
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From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
a large number or amount
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
engage in
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
not any; not one
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
a strong line
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
ROPINGnounUS /ˈroʊpɪŋ/
capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
round-up
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From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
school-work
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From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LESSON IN ROPING The next day was devoted to cutting cattle and branding calves, and Jack told Donald that this was his chance to practise roping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Very likely you'll make lots of breaks, and the fellows will make lots of fun of you; but that you'll have to stand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack very hospitably, since Donald was to be the guest of his uncle, gave him his own rope which was in excellent condition, and provided himself with a second one, which had been used only a few times and so was somewhat hard and stiff.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Donald was much interested in the work, and anxious to see how it was done, and Jack promised that, so far as he could, he would look after him, and coach him in the work of catching calves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
you'll
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From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "But you'll have to look out for yourself and do the best you can," he added, "for there is no time for school-work on the round-up.
