used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
at or in the front
From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
BedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
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 OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
set up or found
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
on one occasion
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
arrange in a container
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
put a saddle on
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
in the near future
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
having a supporting base
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
travois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
precisely as stated
From this reading Beds, provisions, pack saddles, and a tent were soon loaded into the wagon, and before very long the party pulled out across Badger Creek, above the stockade, and climbed the hills toward the north.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
at the time that
From this reading OFF FOR THE MOUNTAINS When Joe appeared early the next morning he was at once sent off to get the horses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some distance there was a road which was partly wagon road and partly old travois trail, but gradually the track became more and more dim, and soon Jack found himself riding over the unmarked prairie.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hugh and Joe rode in the wagon, while Jack drove the loose horses ahead of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack went with him, and an hour or two later the wagon, two saddle horses, and three loose animals were standing in front of the trading store.
