used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
BradfordsnounUS /ˈbrædfərdz/
plural of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
CLAIMSnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
traveling across
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
well in the past; former
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
gold-pan
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From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
Kah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
occurring by chance
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
Sha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
snow-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
in the near future
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
STAKINGverbUS /ˈsteɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
Stiks
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From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
tentsnounUS /tents/
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 They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the gorge of the Kah Sha River,--a stream named after the old chief of the Stiks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STAKING CLAIMS A day's delay was occasioned by a snow-storm, but the second morning opened bright, and the Indians early departed on their errand.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The Bradfords started soon afterward, crossing a bay of the lake and making for the western shore at a point near the southern base of the mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
which person or people
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had made fairly rapid progress, having brought but one sled with food for two days, tents, blankets, cooking outfit, two axes, and a gold-pan.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading A valley, mostly wooded and several miles in width, extended straight back in that direction; and after following it about six miles, Uncle Will, who had previously questioned Lucky as to the route, turned to the right toward a deep gap which now came into view.
