AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
BLANKETnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
BURYverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
CROOKnounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
DEADadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
don't
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From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
EMIGRANTSnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
FINDverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
FOLLOWverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
GENnounUS /dʒen/
informal term for information
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
MOJAVEnounUS /moʊˈhɑːvi/
a member of the North American Indian people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona and Nevada and California
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
MURDEREDadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
OUTCOMEnounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
PLEASEDadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
SCALPnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
scariestadjectiveUS /ˈskeriəst/
superlative of “scary” — provoking fear terror
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following morning I ordered ten days' rations for three of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FIND SOME MURDERED EMIGRANTS.--WE BURY THE DEAD AND FOLLOW AND SCALP THE INDIANS.--GEN.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CROOK IS PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.--A MOJAVE BLANKET.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When we were ready to start Gen. Crook called me aside and told me the nature of the man who was to accompany us, saying that there was not a watering place nor an Indian trail in the whole territory that he did not know, and said he: "If you don't see any Indians or fresh sign of Indians he will show you all over the country.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But he is the scariest man of Indians you ever saw in your life."
