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Old Fort Garland
Old Fort Garland

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Old Fort Garland is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.
The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.
The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.
In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.
Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Old Fort Garland

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Old Fort Garland is here in full — 439 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.
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The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.
/ðə ˈsoʊldʒər ənd hɪz ˈdʒɜːrnəl ˈnevər ɪɡˈzɪstəd bʌt ðə fækts kənˈteɪnd ɪn ðə ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɑːr ˈbeɪsɪkli truː/
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The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.
/ðə ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ɪn ðɪs ˈstɔːri ɪz ə ˈprɑːdəkt ʌv riˈsɜːrtʃ θruː moʊst ʌv ðə əˈveɪləbəl ˈdɑːkjəmənts kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ fɔːrt ˈɡɑːrlənd/
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In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.
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Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.
/ərˈaɪvd hiːr ˈjestərdeɪ wɪð maɪ ˈkʌmpəniː ˈkʌmpəniː ef ʌv ðə juː es/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Artwork noun US /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication

From this reading “Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.”

Author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

basically adverb US /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading “The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.”

booklet noun US /ˈbʊklɪt/

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading “Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.”

Colorado noun US /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading “Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.”

Garland verb US /ˈɡɑːrlənd/

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading “Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.”

research noun US /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading “The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.”

Soldier's noun US /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

important events adjective + noun counted as “important event”

In this reading “In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.”

brief history adjective + noun

In this reading “Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.”

Arrived here verb + particle counted as “arrive here”

In this reading “Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.”

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1860

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From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

1883

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

29th

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

ArrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

ArtworknounUS /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

basicallyadverbUS /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

factsnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

fort's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

PaulnounUS /pɔːl/

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/

commodities offered for sale

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

Rossi

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

Soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The information in this story is a product of research through most of the available documents concerning Fort Garland.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In places, fiction has been introduced to give the journal color, but all important events or facts occurred as described.) J.T.F. Fort Garland, July 29th, 1860.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The soldier and his journal never existed, but the facts contained in the journal are basically true.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Artwork for this booklet by Paul Rossi _A Soldier’s Journal of_ Life at Old Fort Garland 1860-1883 (Author’s note: This is a brief history of Fort Garland, Colorado, as it might have been told by a soldier present during most of the fort’s active years.

yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/

the day immediately before today

From this reading Arrived here yesterday with my company, Company F of the U. S.

Chapter 1 of Old Fort Garland by James T. (James Taylor) Forrest holds 439 sentences, grouped into 88 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 439 sentences of Old Fort Garland, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.

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About 36 minutes of reading across 88 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Artwork
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Booklet
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Rossi
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Soldier
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