Chapter I

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

in addition

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

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

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

an occurrence of something

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

in a hearty manner

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

set up or found

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

coins made of gold

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

let have

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

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

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

the force of workers available

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

not any; not one

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

no longer in use

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

make steady

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

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

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Their intention was to do the "jumping" legally and not through "gun play," which is becoming an obsolete custom in that great state.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the act of using

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Also, I found a certain "outfit" of men, not McKenzie in name but in nature, waiting to "jump" certain valuable "claims" provided the owners failed in any particular to measure up to the requirements of the law.

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

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

accept gladly

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

at the time that

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

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

From this reading Such a state of affairs greeted Ross Grant when he arrived with his medical "emergency chest" and his real knowledge of the use to which its contents should be put.

which person or people

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was, in camp, the superintendent of one of the mining companies, a man who had never had any instruction in things medical or surgical, but who, with a steady hand and a cool head, and an acquired knowledge of "first aids," was often called on in case of sickness and accident, as there was no doctor nearer than Cody.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading "Ross Grant, Gold Hunter" "Ross Grant on the Trail" Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tewksbury whose life in the Wyoming Mountains has made Ross Grant, Tenderfoot, possible, I cordially dedicate this book WHEN I went over the same route, some time before Ross Grant traveled it, from Cody eighty miles into the snow-capped Shoshones, I found how welcome a "Doc Tenderfoot" would be in the gold mining camp at the end of the route.