15
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From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
1858
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From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
241
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From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
Angeles
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From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
confined by bonds
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
divisible by two
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
at any time
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
Francisco
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From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
Los
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From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
OverlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
Paso
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From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
Identical; not different.
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
San
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From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
St
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From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
terminalnounUS /ˈtɜːrmənəl/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From each of these cities a coach started at the same hour, the first setting out on September 15, 1858.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It lacked 241 miles of an even three thousand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
transcontinentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The terminal points were St. Louis and San Francisco.
WESTWARDadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WESTWARD BOUND The “Southern Overland Mail” was the first transcontinental stage line in this country, and probably the longest continuous run ever operated in the world.
YumanounUS /ˈjuːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California
From this reading In order to avoid the stupendous snows in the Rocky Mountains, the course was made far to the southward, by way of El Paso, Yuma and Los Angeles.
