adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The campaign was short and sharp.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
BeardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The campaign was short and sharp.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
depredators
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
laid-offadjective
having lost your job
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The campaign was short and sharp.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The campaign was short and sharp.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On its bank had stood a village of the Crow Indians, and here a half-breed trader had settled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Originally this branch stream went by the name of the Big Beard, because of a peculiar grass that fringed it.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Indian trail was followed to Powder River, and thence along the banks of the stream the party traveled to within forty miles of the spot where old Fort Reno now stands; from here the trail ran westerly, at the foot of the mountains, and was crossed by Crazy Woman's Fork, a tributary of the Powder.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AS Will was one of the laid-off riders, he was allowed to join the expedition against the Indian depredators, though he was the youngest member of the company.
