from one side of something to the other
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
Cady
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From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
traveling across
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
DYINGadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
Hobart's
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From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading But this was infinitely worse than that.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
for more time
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
not any; not one
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this was infinitely worse than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
THIRSTnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading DYING OF THIRST IN THE DESERT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
in the direction of
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was infinitely worse than that.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
at the time that
From this reading This experience vividly recalled that of the preceding summer, when they were crossing the Plains towards the Rocky Mountains, and longing so eagerly to reach them.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The line could no longer follow the winding government trail, but must be run straight for the distant mountains, that were now plainly to be seen.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Matters were bad enough by the time Mr. Hobart's party reached Camp Cady, nearly half way across the desert; but, from there on, they became much worse.
