used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
(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 If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
Charley
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From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
don't
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From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
it's
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From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
immediately past
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
stallion's
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From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
express a supposition
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
There's
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From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
they'd
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From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
they've
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From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
to-day
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From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
(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, I don't know," answered Charley, "I don't think they've done so bad.
in or at the place that
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
WOLF-HOUNDS
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From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Seven wolves since Christmas is pretty good, I think; and the coyotes does a heap of mischief, and are sure worth killing.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
yearlingsnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋz/
plural of “yearling” — a young child
From this reading There's two yearlings been killed since I was over there last, and I believe it's wolves that done it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WOLVES AND WOLF-HOUNDS At breakfast next morning Mr. Powell said, "I suppose you boys will go out with the dogs to-day, and I wish you would go over east to where the blue stallion's bunch ranges.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading If them worthless dogs of yours would kill a few wolves instead of all these coyotes they'd come nearer earning their keep than they do."
