Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

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From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

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From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

without stop or interruption

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

set up or found

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

bringing a charge or accusation against someone

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the next day

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The two recovered beeves were recognized by their ranch brands as belonging in Bee County, thus identifying them as having escaped from Bob Quirk’s herd, though he had previously denied all knowledge of them.

at the time that

From this reading But when another day dawned, it brought new complications.

in or at the place that

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

during the time that

From this reading KANGAROOED Lovell and his attorneys joined the cavalcade which returned to the post, while we continued on south, fording the Missouri above Forrest’s camp.

which person or people

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the prospects bright for a new owner on the morrow, these two wayfarers found lodgment among our own for the night.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The cattle world was a small one, and it mattered little where an animal roamed, there was always a man near by who could identify the brand and give the bovine’s past history.