used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF THE PLAIN.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
Gallatin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
not accessible to view
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
ten 10s
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
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 A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF THE PLAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
by chance
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF THE PLAIN.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
uttered with a trill
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
sagverbUS /sæɡ/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading A lonely shack left by Northern Pacific surveyors, on the rolling prairie perhaps one hundred and fifty miles east of Gallatin, showed evidence of habitation in the early morning of a balmy summer day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten rods away, in a sag almost hidden by sage brush, a pair of Indian ponies grazed peacefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF THE PLAIN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A TRAGEDY OF THE PLAIN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two men came out of the hut, climbed the highest ridge at hand, and scanned the horizon carefully, then went back to start a little fire and prepare breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I can’t understand how you got away from the fort, Price,” said one.
