Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

(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 The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

a wide scope

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

set up or found

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

coins made of gold

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a point or extent in space

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

wetness caused by water

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

a state in the western United States

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

not any; not one

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

on one occasion

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

above and across; more than

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

plural of “requisite” — anything indispensable

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Gold mining, it may be mentioned, is almost if not quite as precarious as that of silver.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

standing still

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a heavy rain

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

an extended area of land

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

(of weapons) not charged with ammunition

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

precisely as stated

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

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 Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The teams they had hired were at once unloaded and started back to the settlement, but there remained with them twelve pack-mules, which Mr Rawlings had purchased in order to have means of sending down for provisions whenever required.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

during the time that

From this reading The former metal is found over a very extensive tract of country in California west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, while silver is found in Nevada, Utah, and in fact over a vast expanse of country stretching almost down to the south of Mexico.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading Into this valley, which appeared to be the general watershed of the district, ran several small streams, that united in the middle of it in one deep gulch, which overflowed in winter with a foaming torrent-- although there was now little or no water, and the grass and shrubs around seemed parched and withered for want of moisture.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The "location," however, was a pleasant one, possessing all the proper requisites for a stationary camp such as they contemplated; for, within hand-reach they could have wood, water, and forage for their baggage animals.