used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
Hermit's
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From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
not any; not one
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
obliteratingverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
a full supply
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
not in physical motion
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
carry out
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
unconfessednoun
people who have not confessed
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I went I reflected bitterly on the perversity of cow nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A QUEER BANK In spite of obliterating rain, there were plenty of fresh cattle tracks along and by the side of the trail.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A nature that leads these gentle seeming creatures to endure hunger, thirst, and weariness, to push for miles into a trackless wilderness, if by so doing they can put their owners to trouble and expense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It did not necessarily follow that any of the tracks were made by our cattle, still, they might have been, and with this slight encouragement, I hurried along, getting gradually higher, and deeper into the mountains.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not often that our cattle ranged so far away from home, and it was with a little unconfessed feeling of dismay that, pausing to take stock of my surroundings, I suddenly discovered that I was close upon the Hermit's cave, and no signs of the strays yet.
