1870
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From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
1871
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From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
(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 He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
Barlow
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From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
Chas
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From this reading _Chas.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
Dr
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From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
EngineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
to come or go into
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
set up or found
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
GeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
the act of giving
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
Hayden
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From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
songsters
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From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures, That in books are found.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
Washburn
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From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
WhiteheadnounUS /ˈwaɪthed/
English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
which person or people
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the summer of 1871 two parties--one under Captain J. W. Barlow, U. S. Engineers, and the other under Dr. F. V. Hayden, U. S. Geological Survey--made pretty thorough scientific explorations of the whole area.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He feels the love that is begotten by contact with nature, and he it is in these later days who has extended the laws to protect all birds of meadow and woods, while in return he is rewarded by a choir of songsters giving thanks in musical numbers,
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading E. Whitehead._ Protection of the Yellowstone National Park The first regular expedition to enter the region now embraced within the limits of the National Park was the Washburn party of 1870.
