Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

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

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

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

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

increase twofold

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

corrugated edge of a coin

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

not any; not one

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

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

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No rivers stopped them, nor mountains, nor the deep-scarred coulees, nor the plains.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading He was proud of his brand, and proud of the sentiment which had made him choose Val's initials.

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

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

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

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

(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 It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

at the time that

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

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

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

which person or people

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

the furcula of a domestic fowl

From this reading To the east, to the south, to the north went the riders of the Wishbone, gathering the cattle which the fires had driven afar.

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

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now he tasted the pride of ownership to the full, when a VP cow and her calf mingled with the milling Wishbones and Double Diamonds.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was Manley's first experience in real round-up work, for his own little herd he had managed to keep close at home, and what few strayed afar were turned back, when opportunity afforded, by his neighbors, who wished him well.