used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
AccoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ARIZONAnounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
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BandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
BogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
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brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
the act of burning something
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
CACTUSnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
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calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was carried on on the grand scale.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
without stop or interruption
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CowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was carried on on the grand scale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was carried on on the grand scale.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
MavericksnounUS /ˈmævərɪks/
plural of “maverick” — someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
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inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
MormonsnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
not divisible by two
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was carried on on the grand scale.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
PerjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
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pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
PlantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
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RANCHINGnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
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the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
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rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading It was carried on on the grand scale.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading By "rustling" is not meant the petty burning out of a brand, or stealing of calves or odd beef cattle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bands of rustlers operated together in large bodies.
precisely as stated
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "rustling" of cattle was very common in Arizona in these days.
WeaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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