1870
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From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
horse-stealing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Among these was my favorite little pony, Powder Face.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
raidedverbUS /ˈreɪdɪd/
past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
SaddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
scoopingverbUS /ˈskuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
the season of growth
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I always kept one of my best horses by me, and was ready for any surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, in the spring of 1870, a band of horse-stealing Indians raided four ranches near the mouth of Fremont Creek, on the North Platte.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
at the time that
From this reading When the alarm was given, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After scooping up horses from these ranches they proceeded to the Fort McPherson herd, which was grazing above the Post, and took about forty Government animals.
