used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
(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 "All right," said Hugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
heifernounUS /ˈhaɪfər/
young cow
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
for more time
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
engage in
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right," said Hugh.
roundupnounUS /ˈraʊndʌp/
the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
in the near future
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
Sturgis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING ON THE MOUNTAIN For several days the people at the ranch kept looking for the arrival of the horse roundup, but it did not come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Some of the poles in the big corral are getting pretty weak, and as soon as the roundup has passed, we may as well make that corral over.
(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 One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One morning at breakfast Mr. Sturgis said to Hugh, "Well, Hugh, instead of sitting about here any longer, you might go up to-day on to the mountain and look around to find some good strong corral poles and posts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Try to find poles that are easy got out, and of course as near home as you can; and if you get a chance, you might kill a heifer or a young bull, if you should see one."
