used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
anew
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
(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 All morning he had been silent and morose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All morning he had been silent and morose.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
bottom-lands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
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 QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All morning he had been silent and morose.
Heck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
KTnoun
the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All morning he had been silent and morose.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading All morning he had been silent and morose.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
absolutely essential
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
the middle of the day
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
and nothing more
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
one of four equal parts
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
resetverbUS /riˈset/
set anew
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
move hurridly
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading All morning he had been silent and morose.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
possessing sweep
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
untangleverbUS /ənˈtæŋɡəl/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The damage had not been great and by noon the fence was as good as new.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the breaks were mended the moody owner of the Quarter Circle KT mounted his horse and started for the house.
at the time that
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Only when necessary had he spoken while he directed the cowboys at their labor, helped them reset posts, or untangle twisted wires and build up again that which the rush of water had torn down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading QUICK WITH A VENGEANCE Old Heck rode in advance of Charley and Bert as the trio returned from repairing the fences wrecked by the flood that had swept over the east bottom-lands of the Quarter Circle KT.
