used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
anew
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
BRUTEnounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
CANNONnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
Crim
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From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
CRITICISMnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
placed crosswise
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
traveling across
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
Cut-off
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From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
EmigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
GALLOWSnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
Headspath
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From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
IMPROMPTUnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
KEGnounUS /keɡ/
the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
immediately past
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
not any; not one
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
RASCALnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
RHEUMATICnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
SODA-WATER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
Sublett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
carry out
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had crossed the plains several times before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
UNFORESEENadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
WARDROBEnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
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 A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
WATER-TIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing that the Sublett's route and Headspath Cut-off, as well as the Salt Lake line of travel, were peculiarly hard upon stock, he determined this time, to try a track of his own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After reaching what is known by the old Emigrants as the last crossing of the Sweet Water, Captain Crim decided to take a road farther north than the usual one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rest which had been given the horses partially restored them, and on the following day the train was again in motion.
WHISKEYnounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TEMPEST--THE BRUTE WITH NO RHEUMATIC PITY--AN IMPROMPTU GALLOWS--HANGING A RASCAL--MY STAGE WARDROBE--UNDER WATER WITH A WATER-TIGHT WAGON--THE KEG OF WHISKEY--ITS UNFORESEEN RESULTS--A MOUNTAIN CANNON--NATURAL SODA-WATER--AN INDIAN ATTACK--RAISING MY FIRST HAIR--TAKING A LESSON FROM THE RED MAN--BRITISH CRITICISM--THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND SPRINGS.
