used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
react verbally
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
bunchedverbUS /bʌntʃt/
past form of “bunch” — form into a bunch
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
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 By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
and nothing more
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
absolutely essential
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
the middle of the day
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
punchers
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From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
express in speech
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
not in physical motion
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy did not resume his argument with Silent.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading By noon of the second day the cattle were well bunched and on the way to the cars, just above Eagles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A meal from the chuck wagon restored their spirits somewhat, but blankets were spread early and the full moon arose and shone on the still forms of sleeping cow punchers.
at the time that
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIGHT The first day on the range drew to a close with every man too tired to do much talking.
wranglernounUS /ˈræŋɡələr/
someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading When it was necessary for him to speak to the wrangler he did so tersely and received nods in answer.
