used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MORMON CARAVAN.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
(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 Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
(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 The spot is better known now.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
Bridger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
CARAVANnounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading A MORMON CARAVAN.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
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 Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
coins made of gold
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
holdernounUS /ˈhoʊldər/
a holding device
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot is better known now.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The spot is better known now.
MORMONnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading A MORMON CARAVAN.
nepenthe
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From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The spot is better known now.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
potablenounUS /ˈpoʊtəbəl/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot is better known now.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
trading-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Bridger had been an old hunter, trapper, and by and by that forlorn hope of civilization, the holder of an Indian trading-post.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Still, as we rode along, the same rich, tranquil days of October; the air always potable gold, and every breath nepenthe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
at the time that
From this reading Early on one of the fairest of afternoons when all were fairest, we reached Fort Bridger.
