(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
in addition
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
terminate
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
Casey
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From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
cow-punching
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From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
dufflenoun
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
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 ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Let ’em ride!” echoed Roy.
being one more than ten
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Let ’em ride!” echoed Roy.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
Jim
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From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
and nothing more
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let ’em ride!” echoed Roy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
Nat
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From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
arrange in a container
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
Raymond
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From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “Let ’em ride!” echoed Roy.
Roy
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From this reading “Let ’em ride!” echoed Roy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
carry out
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ONE ELEVEN COMES THROUGH “All set!” called Teddy early next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Nat Raymond and Jim Casey had come over to help their former cow-punching comrades take down the tents and pack the duffle for the trip home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Breakfast was finished and the prospectors were ready to break camp.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Nat and Jim were just as disappointed in their claims as were the X Bar X boys, and were also ready to quit.
