Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

later than; following

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON GUARD AT NIGHT.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

mark as different

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading ON GUARD AT NIGHT.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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 Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

immediately past

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

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 The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

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

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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 A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ON GUARD AT NIGHT.

not any; not one

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON GUARD AT NIGHT.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

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

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

moving slowly

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

not in physical motion

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

the first light of day

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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 A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

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

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading Already he had seen his first prairie-dog town, and had gazed curiously at several bleached skulls of the mighty bison, some of which were still partially covered with shaggy hair.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The last railroad had been left behind, and the sound of its whistle was heard no more.

a Caucasian

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few mornings after Glen's experience with the mule, the white tents of Camp Lyle were struck; and at sunrise the long slow-moving trains of wagons had covered the first mile of the many hundreds lying between it and the Pacific.

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

From this reading Already our young explorer was learning, from his more experienced comrades, to distinguish an Indian pony and lodge-pole trail from that of a buffalo, and a buffalo wallow from an ordinary mud-hole.