used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
anew
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
being joined in close association
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
bad-lands
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From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
confined by bonds
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
having the place or position changed
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
give expression to
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
the act of departing
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
he's
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From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
Lindsley
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From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
and nothing more
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
POLICINGverbUS /pəˈliːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “police” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
Remington
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From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
That's
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From this reading “That’s unfortunate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
in or at that place or location
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
to-day
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From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
to-night
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From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
a source of difficulty
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “That’s unfortunate.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A scout thought the buffalo were being disturbed,” said Lieutenant Lindsley to me at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, near the entrance to the Park.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The car was to be attached to an express train bound west that night, to my intense satisfaction, and I crawled into the upper berth to dream of bad-lands elk, soldiers, cowboys, and only in the haze of fleeting consciousness could I distinguish a voice--
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading POLICING THE YELLOWSTONE “Captain Anderson--he’s the superintendent, you know--started to-day for the south of the Park; some trouble, I believe, down there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Remington, I hope you are not going to fall out of that upper berth again to-night.”
