used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
bossesnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
BugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
buyersnounUS /ˈbaɪərz/
plural of “buyer” — a person who buys
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
the organ of sight
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
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 Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
cause to move by striking
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
without good reason
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
LookernounUS /ˈlʊkər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
Manley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
the force of workers available
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
negotiatingverbUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
PACKSnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
punchers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Ball sent him three, among them Bug Eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were but four of the original punchers left on the X Bar X. Two of these were, of course, Pop Burns and Nick Looker.
in or at the place that
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Manley made frequent trips to Eagles, as he was negotiating with buyers in Chicago for the sale of a large herd of cattle on the hoof.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
wranglersnounUS /ˈræŋɡələrz/
plural of “wrangler” — someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading Teddy and Roy were doing the ordinary work of wranglers, plus their job as bosses.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SILENT PACKS A GUN During the next few days there was much to be done on the X Bar X. Three more men left for the promised land, and Mr. Manley had to recruit some help from other ranches, where the fever seemed to hit more lightly.
