Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

a quantity of money

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

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

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

without deviation

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

coins made of gold

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

the force of workers available

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

the act of receiving

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading About two hours before sundown one of Arguilla's lieutenants appeared on the edge of the coulee where he could overlook the country.

up to a particular time

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

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

From this reading At his signal the soldiers were to join the Ortez riders, but not until Brent and his men had the cattle delivered.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

in or at the place that

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

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

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

during the time that

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

which person or people

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BRENT'S MISTAKE Following the trail that Brevoort and Pete had taken from the Ortez rancho, Arguilla and his men rode north and with them rode Ortez and several of his vaqueros.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a few miles of the Olla the ragged soldiery swung west to the shelter of the low hills that ran parallel to the Olla line, while Ortez and his men rode directly to the Olla fence and entered a coulee near the big gate, where they waited the arrival of Brent and the herd.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Arguilla, who was to keep out of sight, had told Ortez to pay the amount stipulated by Brent--and at the old established rate of twenty dollars a head--which meant that upon receipt of the cattle Ortez would give the foreman of the Olla four thousand dollars in gold.