AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
DRIVEverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
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 With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
MOONLIGHTnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
retrimming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
vimnounUS /vɪm/
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When his outfit had finished retrimming our herd, and we had looked over his cattle for the last time, the two outfits bade each other farewell, and our herd started on its journey.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a double outfit of men available, about twenty men were turned into the herd to do the cutting, the remainder holding the main herd and looking after the cut.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A MOONLIGHT DRIVE The two herds were held together a second night, but after they had grazed a few hours the next morning, the cattle were thrown together, and the work of cutting out ours commenced.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The morning was cool, every one worked with a vim, and in about two hours the herds were again separated and ready for the final trimming.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Campbell did not expect to move out until he could communicate with the head office of the company, and would go up to Fort Laramie for that purpose during the day, hoping to be able to get a message over the military wire.
