Chapter X

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

aroused to action

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

a state at a particular time

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the force of workers available

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

very recently

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They could not recall.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

in a shamefaced manner

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

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

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

express in words

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

male cat

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

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

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

at the time that

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

in or at the place that

From this reading He wanted to know what they had done, and they could not tell him; he asked where they had gone, and they replied to the SV.

during the time that

From this reading FREIGHT FOR HIGHBANK While Johnny had been talking to Margaret there was being enacted a far different scene down on the Bar H. The foreman's anger at the condition of his three men when they had ridden in the day before was newly aroused by Smitty the following morning, when he arrived and shamefacedly slunk into the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading Big Tom stormed about the room, demanding to know why he had to have such sheep in his outfit.