used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
deflectedverbUS /dɪˈflektɪd/
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the struggle for possession of the Falling Wall country did not end with the red men.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
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 It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the struggle for possession of the Falling Wall country did not end with the red men.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
fanlikeadjectiveUS /ˈfænlaɪk/
resembling a fan
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
and nothing more
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
LARAMIEnounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
immediately past
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
the force of workers available
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the struggle for possession of the Falling Wall country did not end with the red men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
on one occasion
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
PolesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But the struggle for possession of the Falling Wall country did not end with the red men.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
SleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But the struggle for possession of the Falling Wall country did not end with the red men.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
in or at that place or location
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And an ample Reservation in this basin--ending just where the good lands begin--is the stamping ground of the last of the mountain red men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
precisely as stated
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is known locally as the Falling Wall country, and, as the names of the region indicate, it was once famous as a hunting ground, and so, as a fighting ground, for the powerful tribes of early days.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE HOME OF LARAMIE Almost due north of Sleepy Cat the Lodge Pole Mountains, tumbling over one another in an upheaval southward, are flung suddenly to the west and spread in a declining ridge to the Superstition range.
in or at the place that
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading South of the Lodge Poles the country is very rough, but at the point where the range is so sharply deflected there spreads fanlike to the east an open basin with good soil and water.
