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Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.
Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.
Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.
Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.
A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.
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Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of Reed Anthony, Cowman: An Autobiography is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.
/ðə ʃaɪˈen ənd ərˈæpəhoʊ ˈkætəl ˈkʌmpəniː ðə əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən ʌv ˈprezədent ˈɡɑːrfiːld ˌtempərˈerəli tʃekt ˈaʊər plænz ɪn ˈfɔːrmɪŋ ðə nuː ˈkætəl ˈkʌmpəniː/
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Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.
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Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.
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Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.
/ˈsevrəl ˈsenətərz ənd ˈeni ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz wɜːr səbˈskraɪbərz tuː ˈaʊər ˈkʌmpəniː ənd baɪ ˈɜːrli fɔːl ðə ˈaʊtlʊk wɑːz soʊ enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ ðæt wiː kənˈkluːdəd æt liːst tuː ˈoʊ.pən nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz fɔːr ə liːs ɑːn ðə ʃaɪˈen ənd ərˈæpəhoʊ ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
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A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.
/ə ˈfrendli əˈkweɪntəns wɑːz əˈkɔːrdɪŋli tuː biː ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd wɪð ðə ˈɪndiən ˈeɪdʒənt ʌv ðiːz traɪbz/

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arapahoe noun US /ərˈæpəhoʊ/

a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)

From this reading “THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.”

cheyenne noun US /ʃaɪˈen/

the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state

From this reading “THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.”

Garfield noun US /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/

20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)

From this reading “THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.”

pertaining verb US /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading “Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.”

reorganization noun US /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

From this reading “Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.”

slated verb US /ˈsleɪtɪd/

past form of “slate” — designate or schedule

From this reading “Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.”

subscribers noun US /səbˈskraɪbərz/

plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval

From this reading “Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.”

Teller noun US /ˈtelər/

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading “Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

advices

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From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

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 Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/

expected hopefully

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

ARAPAHOEnounUS /ərˈæpəhoʊ/

a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

CATTLEnounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

CHEYENNEnounUS /ʃaɪˈen/

the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/

20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

Kirkwood

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From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

leasenounUS /liːs/

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

lentnounUS /lent/

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

reorganizationnounUS /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/

a member of a senate

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/

past form of “slate” — designate or schedule

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

subscribersnounUS /səbˈskraɪbərz/

plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

TellernounUS /ˈtelər/

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE CATTLE COMPANY The assassination of President Garfield temporarily checked our plans in forming the new cattle company.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

tribesnounUS /traɪbz/

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading A friendly acquaintance was accordingly to be cultivated with the Indian agent of these tribes.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Several senators and any number of representatives were subscribers to our company, and by early fall the outlook was so encouraging that we concluded at least to open negotiations for a lease on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Kirkwood of the Interior Department was disposed to be friendly to all Western enterprises, but our advices from Washington anticipated a reorganization of the cabinet under Arthur.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Senator Teller was slated to succeed Kirkwood, and as there was no question about the former being fully in sympathy with everything pertaining to the West, every one interested in the pending project lent his influence in supporting the Colorado man for the Interior portfolio.

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