used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
(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 Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO FORT BENTON AND BEYOND.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
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 Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
BENTONnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading TO FORT BENTON AND BEYOND.
(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 He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading TO FORT BENTON AND BEYOND.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
placed crosswise
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
divisible by two
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading TO FORT BENTON AND BEYOND.
set up or found
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
Hugh
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From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
a single distinct event
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
arrange in a container
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
in the near future
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
hurting
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO FORT BENTON AND BEYOND.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
at the time that
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Following up a little tributary that flowed in from the north, they journeyed onward, seeing all through the morning numbers of antelope which astonished even Hugh.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Accordingly, soon after sunrise the little train moved off up the river, crossed without incident at the ford that Hugh had found two days before, and started across the valley.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jack was at first pretty stiff and sore when he arose next day, but as he moved about the camp, engaged in the work of helping to get breakfast and preparing to pack up, his stiffness wore off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He told Hugh that he felt able to ride, and Hugh replied that it would be better for him to be travelling than to lie in camp.
