adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
bogged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
featurelessadjectiveUS /ˈfiːtʃərləs/
lacking distinguishing characteristics or features
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
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 OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
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 But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
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 OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
OGALALLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
Slaughter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
StinkingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
very bad
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
StrawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His herd was sold before reaching Dodge, so that he lost no time there, and on reaching Slaughter’s bridge, he was only two days behind our herd.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
WaternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
waterlessadjective
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading OGALALLA From the head of Stinking Water to the South Platte was a waterless stretch of forty miles.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But by watering the herd about the middle of one forenoon, after grazing, we could get to water again the following evening.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of the meeting with Nat Straw, the drive was featureless, but the night that Nat stayed with us, he regaled us with his experiences, in which he was as lucky as ever.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Where we had lost three days on the Canadian with bogged cattle, he had crossed it within fifteen minutes after reaching it.
