1871
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From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
22
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From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
buttes
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From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
CatchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
the act of departing
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
take in solid food
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
FishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
FlamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
GorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
LardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
immediately past
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
engage in
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
Moran
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From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
outfittingnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪŋ/
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
select carefully from a group
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
RegionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
SailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
Snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was further distinguished by being the last meal that we should eat at a table for many a month.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
TrappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
Uintas
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From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
VenisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To enable us to pick up the last ends more easily and to make our departure in general more convenient, we had breakfast that morning at Field's outfitting place, and an excellent breakfast it was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The great buttes near the station, which Moran has since made famous, shone with a splendour that was inspiring.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Into the Wilderness--The Order of Sailing--Tobacco for the Indians Comes Handy--A Lone Fisherman and Some Trappers--Jack Catches Strange Fish--The Snow-clad Uintas in View--A Larder Full of Venison--Entrance into Flaming Gorge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The 22d of May, 1871, gave us a brilliant sun and a sky of sapphire with a sparkling atmosphere characteristic of the Rocky Mountain Region.
