used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
can't
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From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
flapjacksnounUS /ˈflæpdʒæks/
plural of “flapjack” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
Jennie
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From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
kinenoun
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
long-horns
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From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
mild-eyed
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From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
mild-tempered
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From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
cut with a saw
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
tableclothnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθ/
a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
Trix
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From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
precisely as stated
From this reading “‘Mild-eyed kine’ is good—very good indeed,” said Jennie Stone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I can remember that we saw some of them in tempestuous mood up at Silver Ranch.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I can’t imagine those mild-eyed cows making such a scramble by us as they did,” Trix Davenport remarked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sitting around a blanket spread for a tablecloth at sunrise and eating eggs and bacon with more flapjacks, the incidents of the night seemed less tangible, and certainly less perilous.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “These long-horns are about as mild-tempered as wolves.
