used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
DRIVER'SnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading THE DRIVER'S LETTER.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
immediately past
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
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 Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE DRIVER'S LETTER.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
packhorsenoun
a workhorse used as a pack animal
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
pranced
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From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
road-agents
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
in the near future
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
carry out
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRIVER'S LETTER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He knew that little snow generally fell as far down as the Last Chance trail, but it would be well to be prepared for any emergency, and as the coaches ran through the winter, the road-agents would by no means take a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Riding leisurely on the back trail, not caring to push his horses too hard, Buffalo Bill reached his basin camp in the mountains on the third day, and the animal he left there pranced like a colt at seeing him come back.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After several days' stay at the fort, Buffalo Bill started upon his return to his secret camp near Last Chance trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
(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 He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He took with him another packhorse, well laden with bedding and supplies, for the weather was growing steadily colder and winter would soon be upon the land.
