used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
anew
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
agreeingverbUS /əˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
set up or found
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
good-bys
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From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
hymn-book
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From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
Leavenworth
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From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
MajorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
march in a procession
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
OUTFITnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
uttered with a trill
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading At starting he furnished each man with a Bible and hymn-book, and exhorted him to read the gospel and hold religious services on the Sabbath.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
teamstersnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
transportingverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading At that time Majors & Russell, of Leavenworth, Kansas, had the contract for transporting government supplies to all frontier posts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
the act of using
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
wagon-masters
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From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
at the time that
From this reading WE FIND AN OUTFIT When the dusty bull train came rolling along the road past the garrison it found us waiting.
which person or people
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our property was stowed in an empty wagon, and, again shouting good-bys to the comrades who had come out to see us off, we began our tedious, dusty, dirty march with the bull train.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Mr. Majors had the reputation of being a very religious man, and in fitting out trains required all wagon-masters and teamsters to sign a written contract agreeing to use no profane language and not to gamble or to travel on Sundays.
