adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
beeves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
DoubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
FORESHADOWSverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊz/
third-person singular of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
half-blood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
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 I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
home-hunger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
OutletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FORESHADOWS I returned to Texas early in September.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
trainloads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing of importance in the North except the shipping of a few trainloads of beeves from our ranch in the Outlet, and as the bookkeeper could attend to that, I decided to go back.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I offered other excuses for going, but home-hunger and the improved herd were the main reasons.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that I went home, for it enabled me to get into touch with the popular feeling in my adopted State over the outlook for live stock in the future.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading My foreman on the Double Mountain ranch had written me several times during the summer, promising me a surprise on the half-blood calves.
