Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

later than; following

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

completely unclothed

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading CAVALRY ON THE MARCH.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

the first light of day

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

moving toward the east

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

reflecting light

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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 Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

march in a procession

From this reading CAVALRY ON THE MARCH.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

according to the clock

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAVALRY ON THE MARCH.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

and nothing more

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

the act of closing something

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

in the near future

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

toward the south

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

not in physical motion

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading CAVALRY ON THE MARCH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

used of high or hilly country

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

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

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

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

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In plain view, only thirty miles away to the west, were the summits of the Rocky Mountains, but such is the altitude of this upland prairie, sloping away eastward between the two forks of the Platte River, that these summits appear to be nothing more than a low range of hills shutting off the western horizon.

at the time that

From this reading It was a lovely June morning when the Fifth Cavalry started on its march.

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

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

during the time that

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Camp was struck at daybreak, and soon after five o'clock, while the sun was still low in the east and the dew-drops were sparkling on the buffalo grass, the long column was winding up the bare, rolling "divide" which lay between the valleys of Crow and Lodge Pole Creeks.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Looking southward from the Laramie road, all the year round one can see the great peaks of the range--Long's and Hahn's and Pike's--glistening in their mantles of snow, and down there near them, in Colorado, the mountains slope abruptly into the Valley of the South Platte.