used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
(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 day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
subject to appointment
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
BRISTOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PARSON BRISTOW HOLDS TRUMPS.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
herdsmannoun
someone who drives a herd
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
HOLDSnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading PARSON BRISTOW HOLDS TRUMPS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
Julesburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
MajorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading PARSON BRISTOW HOLDS TRUMPS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
TabornounUS /ˈteɪbər/
a small drum with one head of soft calfskin
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
TRUMPSnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading PARSON BRISTOW HOLDS TRUMPS.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ben Tabor had been appointed chief herdsman, and, with his men, was very busy getting the cattle together.
Waddell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The day for the train to start on its long western trail rolled around, and all was bustle and confusion in and around Border City.
at the time that
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Buffalo Bill was to accompany the men, intending, when the train struck the South Platte, to branch off to Julesburg, from which place he was to continue his journey alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Russell, Majors & Waddell were sending out a larger bull outfit, as it was called, than usual, and a quantity of beef cattle for the Western forts were to be driven along in company with it.
