66
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
CrossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
foraysnounUS /ˈfɔːreɪz/
plural of “foray” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
FORTnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
Fé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
horse-stealing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
HorseheadnounUS /ˈhɔːrshed/
any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
Paso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
resumptionnounUS /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
beginning again
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
SUMNERnounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Small bands of Indians were still abroad on horse-stealing forays, but the rich prizes of wagon trains bound for El Paso or Santa Fé no longer tempted the noble red man in force.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SECOND TRIP TO FORT SUMNER On the return trip we traveled mainly by night.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading After leaving Horsehead Crossing we had the advantage of the dark of the moon, as it was a well-known fact that the Comanches usually choose moonlight nights for their marauding expeditions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Another thing in our favor, both going and returning, was the lightness of travel westward, it having almost ceased during the civil war, though in '66 it showed a slight prospect of resumption.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The proceeds from the sale of the herd were in the wagon, and had this fact been known it would have been a tempting prize for either bandits or Indians.
