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From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
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From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GEYSERS AND PAINT POT.
at or in or to any place
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
the lower side of anything
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
cannot
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From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
being one more than seven
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
else
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From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
set up or found
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
GEYSERSnounUS /ˈɡaɪzərz/
plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam
From this reading THE GEYSERS AND PAINT POT.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
ten 10s
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
PAINTverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading THE GEYSERS AND PAINT POT.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
POTnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading THE GEYSERS AND PAINT POT.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
unusual or striking
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
in the near future
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
the season of growth
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GEYSERS AND PAINT POT.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading On examination, I found that the water was clear, and that the pronounced and brilliant colors came from chemical deposits on the bottom of the lakes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This morning at eight o'clock we left the Mammoth Spring, in a strongly built and comfortable wagon drawn by four horses, with eight passengers and a careful driver, and soon commenced to see the wonders of this remarkable park.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The road ran near three lakes, each measuring a hundred acres or more--one green in color, one blue, and one yellow--the like of which cannot, I think, be seen anywhere else on earth.
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading FOUNTAIN HOTEL, YELLOWSTONE PARK, June 23, 1892.
