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The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier
The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.
Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.
His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.
One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.
The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.
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The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.
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Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.
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His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.
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One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.
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The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.
/ðə ˈɪndiən ˈeɪdʒənsiz ənd ˈmaɪnɪŋ kæmps ʌv ˈnɔːrðərn nuː ˈmeksəkoʊ ənd ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ ənd ðə ˈmɔːrmən ˈsetəlmənts ʌv ˈjuːtɔː wɜːr ðə fɜːrst ˈmɑːrkəts tuː əˈtrækt əˈtenʃən/

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acknowledges verb US /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

agencies noun US /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading “The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.”

Griffin noun US /ˈɡrɪfɪn/

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

indebtedness noun US /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

periodicals noun US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/

plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

sixties noun US /ˈsɪkstiz/

the decade from 1960 to 1969

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

Stationers noun US /ˈsteɪʃənərz/

plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

From this reading “Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.”

Utah noun US /ˈjuːtɔː/

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading “The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.”

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From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

1910

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From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

Antonio

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From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

camp-fires

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From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

campsnounUS /kæmps/

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

cow-hunters

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From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

fruitsnounUS /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

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

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

Joe

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

Loving's

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

McCLURG

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From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/

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

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

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

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/

plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

pushverbUS /pʊʃ/

move with force

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

Ranchman

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

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

ReminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading Author of "Reminiscences of a Ranchman" A. C. McCLURG & CO.

retold

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From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

San

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From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/

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 Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

sixtiesnounUS /ˈsɪkstiz/

the decade from 1960 to 1969

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/

plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

thriftiest

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From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading His tragic story is still told and retold around camp-fires on the Plains.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Indian agencies and mining camps of northern New Mexico and Colorado, and the Mormon settlements of Utah, were the first markets to attract attention.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Published September 10, 1910 Entered at Stationers' Hall, London, England _The author acknowledges his indebtedness to the editors of periodicals in which some of this material has appeared, for permission to use the same in this volume._ From San Antonio to Fort Griffin, Joe Loving's was a name to conjure with in the middle sixties.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One of the thriftiest of the pioneer cow-hunters, he was the first to realize that if he would profit by the fruits of his labor he must push out to the north in search of a market for his cattle.

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