1893
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From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
1894
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
baronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
set up or found
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
mavericksnounUS /ˈmævərɪks/
plural of “maverick” — someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
old-timersnounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmərz/
plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There may have been some justification on both sides; at any rate it developed into quite a feud.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
at the time that
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This caused considerable bitterness, as the cowboy claimed any animal without a brand belonged to the first one that found it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The cattle barons objected to this, and passed a resolution that any cowboy owning a branding iron could not work for them—for the reason, them days there were a great many mavericks on the range and the cattlemen divided them up among themselves.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The way it first started, some of the cowboys working for the big outfits bought a few cattle of their own and branded them and turned them loose on the range.
produce a literary work
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
a late time of life
From this reading THE JOHNSON COUNTY WAR This incident I write about was known as the Johnson County War in Wyoming in the years of 1893 and 1894, and I presume some of the old-timers of today remember those days when those things happened.
