1868
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From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
AbilenenounUS /ˈæbɪliːn/
a city in central Texas
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
(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 Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter
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From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
at any time
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
four-mule
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From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
Kas
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From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
Leavenworth
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From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
the force of workers available
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
cut with a saw
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None of them was livelier than Baxter Springs, especially after the completion of the railroad to that point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Powell owned a train of six wagons, all drawn by four-mule teams, which he kept on the road hauling lumber and supplies from Leavenworth to Baxter.
which person or people
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Baxter was the northern terminus of a trail from Texas across Indian Territory, Indian Territory was infested by the most desperate class of men I ever saw, most of whom were citizens of that lawless country.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the spring of 1868 I obtained employment with a man named Powell who owned a store at Baxter Springs, Kas.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Much has been written about Dodge City, Caldwell and Abilene as wild and woolly towns in frontier days.
