70
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From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTON AND CLAY, BULL-TRAIN MAGNATES.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
BULL-TRAIN
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From this reading HUNTON AND CLAY, BULL-TRAIN MAGNATES.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
Charley
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From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
Chugwater
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From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
CLAYnounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading HUNTON AND CLAY, BULL-TRAIN MAGNATES.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
freightersnounUS /ˈfreɪtərz/
plural of “freighter” — a cargo ship
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
frontiersmen
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From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
HUNTON
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From this reading HUNTON AND CLAY, BULL-TRAIN MAGNATES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
MAGNATESnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading HUNTON AND CLAY, BULL-TRAIN MAGNATES.
not any; not one
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
not one, and not any
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
and nothing more
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Both built ranches in the Chugwater country along the trail leading from Cheyenne to Fort Laramie.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading They were not only pioneer freighters, but among the very first of the daring frontiersmen to go beyond the limits of civilization, and into the stamping grounds of the warlike tribes of Indians to establish homes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the bull-train magnates of the early 70's were Charley Clay, said to be a relative of the famous statesman, and Jack Hunton.
which person or people
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading They were pioneers of Wyoming who have no doubt been quite forgotten, though in their day none in the then sparsely settled frontier territory was better known.
