Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

later than; following

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

without deviation

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

enclose with a fence

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

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

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

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 The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

go away from a place

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

the act of departing

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading After the meal Skinny went into the room where Parker and the women were.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

worried and uneasy

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

an easy victory

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

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

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

deliver by singing

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

being very thin

From this reading After the meal Skinny went into the room where Parker and the women were.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

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

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After the meal Skinny went into the room where Parker and the women were.

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

From this reading Ophelia, Carolyn June and Parker were in the front room when Old Heck and the hungry cowboys clattered, long after dark, into the kitchen for the supper Sing Pete had kept warm for them.

at the time that

From this reading OLD HECK'S STRATEGY It was late when Old Heck and the cowboys returned to the ranch.

in or at the place that

From this reading After the meal Skinny went into the room where Parker and the women were.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old Heck followed and talked for a few moments with Parker about the affairs of the ranch, then joined the cowboys at the bunk-house where they had gone directly after leaving the table.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After the meal Skinny went into the room where Parker and the women were.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The runaway cattle had been overtaken on the sand-hills beyond the North Springs and it took the entire afternoon to bunch them and work the restless animals back to the Quarter Circle KT, into the big pasture, and repair the fence so it was safe to leave them for the night.