Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

traveling on horseback

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

(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 following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

in a confidential manner

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

a boy or man

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

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

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

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

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

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

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

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

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

plural of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

as yourself

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

filled with shade

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Confidentially, I've had him shadowed from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles until the moment he returned to El Toro and started back for the ranch.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

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

From this reading Two days later he was back on the ranch, and the Parkers noticed that his exuberant spirits had not in the least subsided.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading The cattle were corraled at a ranch half-way to El Toro the first night, and there watered and fed; the following night they were in the cattle pens at El Toro, and the following day Farrel loaded them aboard the cars and shipped them out to Los Angeles, accompanying the shipment personally.

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

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I'd give a ripe peach to know what that fellow is up to," John Parker complained.

which person or people

From this reading The following day Don Mike, Pablo and the latter's male relatives, who had so mysteriously appeared on the premises, were early ahorse, driving to El Toro the three hundred-odd head of cattle of all ages and sizes rounded up on the Palomar.