Chapter XXII · A Near Showdown

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The J7 riders were all in camp.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

(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 The J7 riders were all in camp.

in addition

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The J7 riders were all in camp.

plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

requiring or apparently requiring no effort

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The J7 riders were all in camp.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

in a yearning manner

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

not used up

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The J7 riders were all in camp.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

express in words

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

express in speech

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

male cat

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The J7 riders were all in camp.

at the time that

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.

which person or people

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sam Connors was a cow-puncher, but he was also another of Tom Coats’ deputies, a dark horse on the county pay roll, his status as an officer of the law remaining under cover for purposes best known to a sheriff whose security in a political job rested on affording protection to cattlemen against the occasional marauder who looked too longingly on stock not his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading They had feasted, so to speak, won a roughriding contest in Big Sandy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They were very well pleased with themselves, with their wagon boss, with the world in general.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Another rider jogged beside Robin Tyler when he rode out of Fort Benton the following day, a man about thirty, a typical cow hand one would say from a glance at his sunburned face, the easy effortless way he sat his horse, the completeness of his riding rig.