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Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp
Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._
Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104
The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8
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Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.
/aɪˈtælɪk tekst hæz bɪn mɑːrkt wɪð ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
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Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._
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Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104
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The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Dummy noun US /ˈdʌmi/

a person who does not talk

From this reading “The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8”

Italic noun US /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.”

Navajo noun US /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/

a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah

From this reading “Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104”

Regulars noun US /ˈreɡjələrz/

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading “Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104”

Stampede verb US /stæmˈpiːd/

cause to run in panic

From this reading “Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104”

Trinidad noun US /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading “The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8”

Turquoise noun US /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading “Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104”

underscores noun US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

Word partnerships in these lines

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

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

whole herd adjective + noun

In this reading “The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8”

old days adjective + noun

In this reading “Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._”

in safety preposition + noun

In this reading “The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8”

Horse Head noun + noun

In this reading “The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8”

All words in this reading · 115

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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1

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

104

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

114

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

123

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

140

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

149

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

163

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

174

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

184

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

1919

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From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

195

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

1st

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From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

206

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

23

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

32

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

45

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

58

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

74

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

8

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

86

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

94

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/

with affection

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Andy

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

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

BillnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

Blue-Roan

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From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

CamelnounUS /ˈkæməl/

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Campin

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

Cañon

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

Claus

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From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

ConclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

DesertverbUS /ˈdezərt/

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

DummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/

a person who does not talk

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

Etudenoun

a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

HeadnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

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 Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Huntin

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From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

KidverbUS /kɪd/

tell false information to for fun

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

ligaturenoun

(music) a group of notes connected by a slur

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

MummynounUS /ˈmʌmi/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

NavajonounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/

a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

oe

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

From this reading An oe ligature has been expanded.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

OutlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Pablo

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

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

PassingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

Pecosnoun

a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

PetrifiedverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪd/

inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

PlaysnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

Popgunnoun

plaything consisting of a toy gun that makes a popping sound

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

RangenounUS /reɪndʒ/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

RegularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

RingverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

ShootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

StampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/

cause to run in panic

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Stutterin

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

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/

the first light of day

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

swamverbUS /swæm/

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

TalesnounUS /teɪlz/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

Tenderfootnoun

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

TracknounUS /træk/

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

TrinidadnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/

an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

TurquoisenounUS /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

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 Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.

X-Bar

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

From this reading Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp Tales From The X-Bar Horse Camp _The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories_ _Who shared with me many of the dangers and hardships of the old days on the ranges of the Southwest, these stories are affectionately dedicated._ _Washington, D. C._ _September 1st, 1919._

xinounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading Sunrise on the Desert (poem) xi The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" 1 Campin' Out 23 Popgun Plays Santa Claus 32 "Just Regulars" 45 The Stampede on the Turkey Track Range 58 The Navajo Turquoise Ring 74 An Arizona Etude 86 Stutterin' Andy 94 The Passing of Bill Jackson 104

YalenounUS /jeɪl/

a university in Connecticut

From this reading The Tenderfoot from Yale 114 "Dummy" 123 The Mummy from the Grand Cañon 140 Jumping at Conclusions 149 Lost in the Petrified Forest 163 "Camel Huntin'" 174 The Trinidad Kid 184 "Pablo" 195 The Shooting up of Horse Head 206 The whole herd swam the Pecos in safety 8

Chapter 1 of Tales from the X-Bar Horse Camp by Will C. (Will Croft) Barnes holds 443 sentences, grouped into 89 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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