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From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
CirclenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
outridersnounUS /ˈaʊtraɪdərz/
plural of “outrider” — an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
sinuousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnwəs/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
snail-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
STARTverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE START On the morning of April 1, 1882, our Circle Dot herd started on its long tramp to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
wardingverbUS /ˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “ward” — watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Two riders, known as point men, rode out and well back from the lead cattle, and by riding forward and closing in as occasion required, directed the course of the herd.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The main body of the herd trailed along behind the leaders like an army in loose marching order, guarded by outriders, known as swing men, who rode well out from the advancing column, warding off range cattle and seeing that none of the herd wandered away or dropped out.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There was no driving to do; the cattle moved of their own free will as in ordinary travel.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With six men on each side, and the herd strung out for three quarters of a mile, it could only be compared to some mythical serpent or Chinese dragon, as it moved forward on its sinuous, snail-like course.
