used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
CONSOLIDATIONnounUS /kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/
combining into a solid mass
From this reading CONSOLIDATION FOR SAFETY.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
DISQUIETINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading DISQUIETING RUMORS OF REDMEN.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONSOLIDATION FOR SAFETY.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
HUMBOLDTnounUS /ˈhʌmboʊlt/
German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
From this reading THE POISONOUS HUMBOLDT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
a message received and understood
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISQUIETING RUMORS OF REDMEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
POISONOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading THE POISONOUS HUMBOLDT.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
REDMEN
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From this reading DISQUIETING RUMORS OF REDMEN.
reliabilitynounUS /riˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being dependable or reliable
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
RUMORSnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading DISQUIETING RUMORS OF REDMEN.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading CONSOLIDATION FOR SAFETY.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISONOUS HUMBOLDT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading For a time such information seemed vague as to origin and reliability, but in time the rumors became persistent, and there developed a feeling of much concern, first for the safety of our stock, later for our own protection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Soon after passing the summit of the Rocky Mountains there were rumors of a hostile attitude toward emigrants on the part of certain Indian tribes farther west.
