used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
a-buying
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From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
buyersnounUS /ˈbaɪərz/
plural of “buyer” — a person who buys
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
the act of departing
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
on one occasion
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
round-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great deal of money changed hands that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT.
walletsnounUS /ˈwɔːləts/
plural of “wallet” — a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
at the time that
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
which person or people
From this reading The sales at the round-up had been large, and Ted and the boys sat up late that night, after those guests who had elected to remain over for the festivities of the next day were safely in bed, counting the money and going over the books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stock buyers had their wallets loaded with cash when they came a-buying, for, when they had cut out the cattle they wanted, and the price was struck, they were prepared to drive them off at once.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "It has been a mighty good year for us, boys," said Ted, as he contemplated the total of their sales.
