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From this reading Cheyenne 1:30 to-morrow.
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From this reading Cheyenne 1:30 to-morrow.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Cheyenne 1:30 to-morrow.
a person who is in charge
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
divisible by two
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
march in a procession
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
the middle of the day
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
OmahanounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
others
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From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
Ray'snounUS /reɪz/
possessive form of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Hold others in readiness to move at a moment's notice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
express in words
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
to-day
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From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
to-morrow
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From this reading Cheyenne 1:30 to-morrow.
create by training and teaching
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
soldiers collectively
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
in or at the place that
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BLOOD WILL TELL As Webb had predicted, even before nine o'clock, came prompt, spirited response from Laramie, where the colonel had ordered the four troops to prepare for instant march, and had bidden the infantry to be ready for any duty the general might order.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From Omaha,--department headquarters,--almost on the heels of the Laramie wire came cheery word from their gallant chief: "Coming to join you noon train to-day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your action in sending Ray's troop approved.
