adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
CampnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
Chisholm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
Doan's
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From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
Elliot
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From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
FloodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
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 “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
LANDnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
Mann'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “mann” — United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
Pan-handle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
RunningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
SillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
SupplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The letter, therefore, admonished Mann, if he thought the Indians would give any trouble, to go up the south side of Red River as far as the Pan-handle of Texas, and then turn north to the government trail at Fort Elliot.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “NO MAN’S LAND” Flood overtook us the next morning, and as a number of us gathered round him to hear the news, told us of a letter that Mann had got at Doan’s, stating that the first herd to pass Camp Supply had been harassed by Indians.
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
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 Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The “Running W” people, Mann’s employers, had a representative at Dodge, who was authority for the statement.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Flood had read the letter, which intimated that an appeal would be made to the government to send troops from either Camp Supply or Fort Sill to give trail herds a safe escort in passing the western border of this Indian reservation.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “I told Mann,” said our foreman, “that before I’d take one step backward, or go off on a wild goose chase through that Pan-handle country, I’d go back home and start over next year on the Chisholm trail.
