used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
calibernounUS /ˈkæləbər/
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
contendernounUS /kənˈtendər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
Deane
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From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
Deane's
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From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
estimatingverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
enclose with a fence
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
a young female
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
hasn't
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From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
sizingnounUS /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each man had recognized the other as a contender for the love of the Three Bar girl and during the two days of Deane's stay each one had been covertly sizing and estimating the caliber of the other man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
wintering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a straight red run of Three Bar cows wintering under fence."
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Harris wondered if her new contentment came wholly from the progress the Three Bar was making or was derived partly from the presence of Carlos Deane.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading "The opposite faction hasn't succeeded in wrecking the Three Bar up to date," Deane said.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes--and cut and cured and in the stack yards," she said.
