Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

in addition

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

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

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

command with authority

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

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

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

small in range or scope

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

almost; nearly

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

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

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The old Pueblo fort, as nearly as can be determined now, was built as early as 1840, or not later than 1842, and, as one authority asserts, by George Simpson and his associates, Barclay and Doyle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

very lively and profitable

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

the capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad practically follows the same route that the traders did to reach Pueblo, as it also does that which the freight caravans later followed from the Missouri River direct to Santa Fe.

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

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The limited number of pack-trains at first passed to the north of the Raton Range, and travelled to the Spanish settlements in the valley of Taos.

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

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.

in or at the place that

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On this original Trail, where now is situated the beautiful city of Pueblo, the second place of importance in Colorado, there was a little Indian trading-post called "the Pueblo," from which the present thriving place derives its name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The initial opening of the trade with New Mexico from the Missouri River, as has been related, was not direct to Santa Fe.