AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
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 So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
BOGGYadjective
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
CattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
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 We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
recrossed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
RunningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
StrawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
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 We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
Washita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
waterbound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A BOGGY FORD That night we learned from Straw our location on the trail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were far above the Indian reservation, and instead of having been astray our foreman had held a due northward course, and we were probably as far on the trail as if we had followed the regular route.
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 So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading We concluded that the “Running W” herd had turned back, as Straw brought the report that some herd had recrossed Red River the day before his arrival, giving for reasons the wet season and the danger of getting waterbound.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So in spite of all our good maxims, we had been borrowing trouble; we were never over thirty miles to the westward of what was then the new Western Cattle Trail.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About noon of the second day after leaving the North Fork of Red River, we crossed the Washita, a deep stream, the slippery banks of which gave every indication of a recent rise.
