used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
deem to be
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
CowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
COYOTEnounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
divisible by two
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
a quick look
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
hen-houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
and nothing more
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
LAMEnounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But she had not caught a glimpse of one before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
pestnounUS /pest/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
ranchmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
not often
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
slinking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAME COYOTE Rose had, of course, heard of coyotes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had heard them talked about here at Cowboy Jack's ranch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor did she know this slinking creature behind the bushes was that animal which ranchmen consider such a pest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although coyotes are very cowardly by nature and will seldom attack human beings, even if starving or enraged, the beasts do kill young calves and lambs and raid the ranch hen-houses just as foxes do in the East.
