Chapter V

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

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

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

plural of “blizzard” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

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

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

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

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

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

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

put a saddle on

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

refrain from harming

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

carry out

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

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

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

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

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS A cold spell had come, and Russell, Jami and Raquel had ridden up to the Reservation range to bring down the cattle.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Russell did not want Raquel to ride so far, since she had not been in the saddle for three months.

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

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “But I have been riding, Russell, two or three times a week anyway.”

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

From this reading A large part of the herd were always left up on the mountain ranges as long as possible in order to take advantage of the fine grass, and spare the lower slopes.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They were brought down before the winter grew too cold, or there was danger of blizzards and snow, and had been left overlong this year.