used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
HERDnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
take the midday meal
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
engage in
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
the middle of the day
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
and nothing more
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
put a saddle on
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
have in common
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After that the tired herd would have to hasten to keep up, for the horses were fresh.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
at the time that
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If one happened to be better provided than his mates, he was only too willing to share his lunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DRIVING THE HERD At noon the drivers had eaten whatever they chanced to have along with them.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Once they “threw a leg over a saddle” they seemed to revive wonderfully.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
yearlingsnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋz/
plural of “yearling” — a young child
From this reading It was anticipated that when night came one of the yearlings in the herd would be sacrificed to make a supper for the outfit; and on the strength of this the boys had been enabled to put in the entire afternoon.
