Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

anew

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

(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 life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

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

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

have

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

the manner and dress of a fop or dandy

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a wide scope

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

ten 10s

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

too small to make a significant difference

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

immediately past

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

held dear

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

with passion

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

scrape with the paws

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

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

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

successive (without a break)

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

moving very fast

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

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

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

From this reading Besides these, there were changes, inappreciable to the uninitiated, but thoroughly understood by us, in the landscape itself, highly interesting.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

precisely as stated

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

widely or fully known

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is a well-known fact that the shepherd becomes conversant with the face of every sheep in his flock, tracing differences of expression where others would recognize nothing but a blank uniformity; so did the prairie, which at first presented one unvarying expanse, become at last marked by a hundred peculiarities, with which close observation made us intimate.

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

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

which person or people

From this reading The chase, which to some might have presented the same unvarying aspect, to those who passionately loved sport abounded in new and exciting incidents.

belonging to which person

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

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

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The life of the prairie," with all its seeming monotony, was very far from wearisome.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If upon one day the object of pursuit was the powerful bison bull, with his shaggy mane and short straight horns, on another, it was the swift antelope or the prairie fox, whose sable skin is the rarest piece of dandyism a hunter's pelisse can exhibit; now and then the wide-spread paw of a brown bear would mark the earth, and give us days of exciting pursuit; or, again, some Indian "trail"--some red-man "sign"--would warn us that we were approaching the hunting-grounds of a tribe, and that all our circumspection was needed.