used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
in addition
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
cause to be bored
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
travel across or pass over
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
fringesnounUS /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/
plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
hornedadjectiveUS /hɔːrnd/
having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
and nothing more
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
Marias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
the force of workers available
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
on the contrary
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
dependable
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
in a strange manner
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
sullen-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these horned beasts bore on their ribs a freshly seared brand--the Maltese Cross.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On the plain slanting imperceptibly toward the Marias River, a herd grazed south in loose formation, nearly a thousand head of mature cattle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A mile from the leaders of this herd, now occasionally sniffing at water afar, the clustered buildings of the Maltese Cross stood beside the river.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In a stout log bunk house, with one door and two windows, a group of sullen-faced men sat disconsolate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, rather strangely, considering that the Maltese Cross home ranch lay just out of sight in the valley, taken in conjunction with this foreign brand, the four riders loafing on the fringes of the herd rode horses with a Capital K gracefully curved on each glossy shoulder.
