used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
(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 It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Arriba
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From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
beefsteaks
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Bernalillo
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From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Colorada
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Coronado
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From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
Fé
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Garcia
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From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
Juan
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
engage in
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
ManganounUS /ˈmæŋɡə/
graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
march in a procession
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
rancheros
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
San
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From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
and nothing more
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
SleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
treatiesnounUS /ˈtriːtiz/
plural of “treaty” — a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The next day brought news of an obstacle to the march of the wagon train through Santa Anna and Rio Arriba.
nonexistent
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall have to get those fellows off that trail and put them across the Bernalillo route," said Coronado to Garcia.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while he dropped breathless into a chair and looked eagerly at his nephew for help.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "The pigs! the dogs! the wicked beasts! the devils!" barked the old man, dancing about the room in a rage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was reported that the audacious and savage Apache chieftain, Manga Colorada, or Red Sleeve, under pretence of wanting to make a treaty with the Americans, had approached within sixty miles of Santa Fé to the west, and camped there, on the route to the San Juan country, not making treaties at all, but simply making hot beefsteaks out of Mexican cattle and cold carcasses out of Mexican rancheros.