Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

cause to be bored

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

ruin completely

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

the act of buying

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

unvarying in nature

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

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 A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

a large number or amount

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

most important element

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

the force of workers available

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

covered with water

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

refrain from harming

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

past form of “trundle” — move heavily

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

hard to endure

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Many of the wagon hoods bore that queer legend “Pike’s Peak or Bust!”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some men trundled wheel-barrows, loaded, and a few were trying to carry packs through on their backs.

in or at the place that

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A constant procession of “pilgrims” wended slow way through the Salt Creek Valley, past the Cody home and the Shields home, and northwestward to the main Salt Lake Overland Trail which led up the Platte River; at the South Platte they might branch for the “diggin’s” by a cut-off.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The lodging houses and hotels and spare rooms were overflowing, and around the city and in the vacant lots were hundreds of tents, where were camped overland parties of men and whole families.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The streets were thronged with the strangers, young and old, in all kinds of costumes and of all professions――farmers, lawyers, ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers――buying supplies and exchanging opinions.