used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
(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 She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
placed crosswise
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
at any time
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
a young female
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
HerefordnounUS /ˈherəfərd/
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
Joy'snounUS /dʒɔɪz/
possessive form of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
Littleport
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From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
maddest
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From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
milkedverbUS /mɪlkt/
past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
muley
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From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
OriolenounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
Oriole's
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From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
a course of conduct
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
Putnam
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From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not at all like any cow that had heretofore crossed Oriole's path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was used to the old muley cow on Harbor Light Island and the spotted cow in the stable behind Mrs. Joy's house in Littleport.
precisely as stated
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE RANGE CAMP It really was the very "maddest" cow Oriole Putnam had ever seen.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
wild-eyedadjective
appearing extremely agitated
From this reading But this outlaw cow--of Hereford stock and wild-eyed and fiery enough, now she was roused--seemed quite like a wild beast to the girl from the Atlantic coast town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, she had milked, fed, and been friendly with both of these.
