used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROUND-UP.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
for the reason that
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
set up or found
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
night-guarding
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From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
ROUND-UP
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From this reading A ROUND-UP.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
have in common
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
in the near future
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Day by day the herds swelled, and at the end of two months they began to move in the direction of the general rendezvous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
look attentively
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The first watch was preferred, because this allowed a fair night's rest to be taken afterwards; but at the same time the work was far harder and more arduous than in the later watches.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hugh had soon taken his share in the night-guarding of the cattle, and found it fascinating work.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He and Broncho Harry generally worked together.
