acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
cow-puncher
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From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
FENCESnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
Lahoma's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
Mizzoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
spiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "These is the days of fences," complained Mizzoo, as Wilfred, in answer to his invitation, rode forth with him to view the changes.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
Walker'snounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
possessive form of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
Wilfred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DAY OF FENCES While waiting for Lahoma's letter, Wilfred Compton spent his days in ceaseless activity, his evenings in dreamy musings.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Time was, our cattle was bounded on the south by nothing but the south wind, and on the north by nothing but the north wind; but these unmitigated settlers has spiled the cattle business.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over on the North Fork of Red River--which was still regarded as Red River proper, and therefore the dividing line between Texas and Indian Territory--he renewed his acquaintance with the boys of Old Man Walker's ranch.
Woodson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry Woodson, the cow-puncher, still known as Mizzoo was one of the old gang who greeted Wilfred with extravagant joy which shaded away to easy and picturesque melancholy in lamenting the passing of the good old days.
