used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
bawlingnoun
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading The calf was freshly branded with the Tailholt iron.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
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 Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
set up or found
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading The calf was freshly branded with the Tailholt iron.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The calf was freshly branded with the Tailholt iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE TAILHOLT MOUNTAIN OUTFIT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
OUTFITnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading THE TAILHOLT MOUNTAIN OUTFIT.
PatchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was done, Phil said, the day before, probably in the late afternoon.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
TAILHOLT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TAILHOLT MOUNTAIN OUTFIT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TAILHOLT MOUNTAIN OUTFIT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The calf was freshly branded with the Tailholt iron.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Phil and Patches were riding that day in the country about Old Camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Early in the afternoon, they heard the persistent bawling of a calf, and upon riding toward the sound, found the animal deep in the cedar timber, which in that section thickly covers the ridges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The calf was freshly branded with the Tailholt iron.
