Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

(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 The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

of short duration or distance

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

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

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

no longer sufficient

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

divisible by two

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

set up or found

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

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 Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

immediately past

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

held up in the air

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

informal terms for the mouth

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

above and across; more than

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

an amount of time

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

any competition

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

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

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

not in physical motion

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

possessing sweep

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

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

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

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

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

the shape of something rotating rapidly

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

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

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading During this brief period the great breeding grounds of Texas were tested to their utmost capacity to supply the demand, the canebrakes of Arkansas and Louisiana were called upon for their knotty specimens of the bovine race, even Mexico responded, and still the insatiable maw of the early West called for more cattle.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

at the time that

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

in or at the place that

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading The whirlpool of speculation and investment in ranches and range stock defied the deserts on the west, sweeping across into New Mexico and Arizona, where it met a counter wave pushing inland from California to possess the new and inviting pastures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Naturally the Texan was the last to catch the enthusiasm, but when he found his herds depleted to a remnant of their former numbers, he lost his head and plunged into the vortex with the impetuosity of a gambler.

past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading The frenzy swept all over the northern and western half of the United States, extended into the British possessions in western Canada, and in the receding wave the Texan forgot the pit from which he was lifted and bowed down and worshiped the living calf.

a late time of life

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOM The great boom in cattle which began in 1880 and lasted nearly five years was the beginning of a ruinous end.