used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
cottonwoodsnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊdz/
plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
Gonzalez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
a small worthless amount
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
Jose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
come together
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
outletsnounUS /ˈaʊtlets/
plural of “outlet” — a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
round-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
Socorro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As he rode off toward the hills after a bunch of straggling cattle Curtis looked after him with an approving eye.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the round-up was in progress, and Conrad galloped out to meet the new hand and give him instructions.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
watering-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Across the road from the house stood a large grove of cottonwoods; a little beyond that, in the valley, a deep pond had been dug, into which flowed the outlets from the several springs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading PERILS IN THE NIGHT Red Jack and Jose Gonzalez joined the forces of the Socorro Springs ranch while the cattle of the morning's round-up were being driven to the watering-place near the ranch house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cattle from a score of miles roundabout were accustomed to come to this pond, with its circling belt of trees, for water and for midday rest in the shade.
