used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
alkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
(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 Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
caravansnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
CimarronnounUS /ˈsɪmərɑːn/
a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
traveling across
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
Devere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
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 The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
FenounUS /feɪ/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
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 Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
most important element
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
not any; not one
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
ruttedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌtɪd/
full of ruts
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
only a very short time before
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
not often
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
the season of growth
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ATTACK Slightly more than sixty miles, as the route ran, stretched between old Fort Dodge and the ford crossing the Arkansas leading down to the Cimarron; another sixty miles distant, across a desert of alkali and sand, lay Devere.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
arousing affect
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
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 The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
west-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Now scarcely a wheel turned in all that lonely distance.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The main Santa Fe trail, broad and deeply rutted by the innumerable wheels of early spring caravans, followed the general course of the river, occasionally touching the higher level plains, but mostly keeping close beneath the protection of the northern bluffs, or else skirting the edge of the water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The west-bound stage left the station at Deer Creek at four o'clock in the afternoon with no intimation of danger ahead.
a late time of life
From this reading Night or day the route was easily followed, and, in other years, the traveller was seldom for long out of sight of toiling wagons.
