Chapter V

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

the act of departing

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

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

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

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

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

not any; not one

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

try to get or reach

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

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

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading In talking with Hank he had taken it for granted that there was a lodging house of some description and so had asked no questions on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

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

From this reading The further they advanced among the mountains, the colder it became, until, finally, Ross was obliged to desert the high seat beside Bill Travers, the driver, and seek shelter inside the stage, but not until he had learned from Bill that there was no hotel in Miners' Camp.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

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From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

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

From this reading This was the road which Ross traveled the day following Weston's departure for Cody, and traveled in increasing discomfort.

which person or people

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A MAN WHO NEEDED BRACING UP THE road to Miners' Camp from Meeteetse, forty-five miles long, follows the Grey Bull to its junction with Wood River.

but in spite of that

From this reading Thence it wanders along through miles of fertile ranch lands; then, rising among the black foot-hills, up, up, it winds across the precipitous face of Jo-Jo Hill, and plunges among the snow-crowned Shoshones, crowded nearer and yet nearer to Wood River until finally there is but room for the narrow track and the narrow stream at the bottom of the deep canon.