Chapter XIII

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From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Whoever built those walls certainly built them well.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

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

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

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

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

above and across; more than

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

not in physical motion

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

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

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

possessing sweep

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whoever built those walls certainly built them well.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Whoever built those walls certainly built them well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.

(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 Whoever built those walls certainly built them well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

at the time that

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

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

From this reading I built my house right at the west edge of the old sod building which by that time stock had rubbed to the ground.

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From this reading Whoever built those walls certainly built them well.

to a great degree

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

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

From this reading Returning to civilian life in 1883, I struck north from Fort Elliott and went over on the Canadian River, in what is now Hutchinson county, Texas, and hired to a big cow outfit that became widely known as the Turkey Track Ranch, owned by a Scotch syndicate, and then managed by C. B. Willingham.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In the front yard, however, when the south wind swept the dirt clear, could still be seen the foundations of the old ruins.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading That same year I filed on two sections of land on Bent Creek, taking in the site of the original Adobe Walls ruins.