used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
(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 Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Going,” the other answered decidedly.
any person at all
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
BISONnounUS /ˈbaɪsən/
any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “Going,” the other answered decidedly.
remove the dust from
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
the act of departing
From this reading “Going,” the other answered decidedly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
labeledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
a boy or man
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
in like or similar manner
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
attach to a support
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Going,” the other answered decidedly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
ReservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
Round-Up
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From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Coming?” he asked, more to himself than to his brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America _All Rights Reserved_ =The X Bar X Boys at the Round-Up= Pulling his pony to a sudden stop, the rider gazed intently at a cloud of dust sweeping over the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH,” “THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL,” ETC.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading His companion, a slightly younger lad, with facial characteristics so similar that anyone would have instantly labeled these two as brothers, reined in his own mount and likewise stared at the dust cloud.
