used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
have
From this reading You must bear several facts in mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
Bridger
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From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
placed crosswise
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
give expression to
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading You must bear several facts in mind.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
ten 10s
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
Julesburg
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From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
and nothing more
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
Kearny
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From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You must bear several facts in mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must bear several facts in mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
go across or through
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
Shagbarknoun
North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
carry out
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
create by training and teaching
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
trendedverbUS /ˈtrendɪd/
past form of “trend” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here it crossed the South Platte, trended northwest to old Fort Laramie, passed thence over the foothills at the foot of the Rockies to South Pass, and by way of Fort Bridger to Salt Lake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OLD ACQUAINTANCES The next look we take of the train under the guidance of Shagbark, the veteran of the plains, is several weeks after the incidents just described.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The route which they in common with thousands of emigrants, including the Pony Express riders, followed, led due west up the Kearny valley to Julesburg, a distance of two hundred miles.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
but in spite of that
From this reading Colorado at the time of which I am writing had not yet been formed into a Territory, nor had Wyoming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must bear several facts in mind.
