Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

later than; following

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

(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 The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

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

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

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

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

placed crosswise

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

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

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

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

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

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

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

not accessible to view

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

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

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

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

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a small worthless amount

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the force of workers available

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

not any; not one

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

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

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

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

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

put a saddle on

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

cut with a saw

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

not in physical motion

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

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

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the environmental condition

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

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

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

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

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

up to a particular time

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

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

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The low ranch buildings were still hidden behind the hills, but all the surroundings were those of home.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

at the time that

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A LOAD OF MEAT The sun was hanging low in the western sky on the evening of the second day after this when the little bunch of stock, having entered the home valley and crossed the streams which ran down from the low mountains back of the ranch, approached the corner of the pasture and saw the lake.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was no especial work for any one to do, and Hugh asked Jack why he and Donald did not ride on to the house and see Mr. Sturgis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The cattle were left by the lake to mingle with the others that within the past few weeks had been brought to the home range, but the men drove the horses along, intending to turn them into the big pasture until it had been determined what saddle animals should be kept up.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Most of them, however, would be turned out, and would do no more work until the beef round-up a couple of months later.