Chapter IX

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From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

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

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

in addition

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

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From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

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

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

at an uneven rate

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

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

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

a small worthless amount

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

the force of workers available

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

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From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

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

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

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

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

new

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

Identical; not different.

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading O'Fallon's bluff, however, is not a commanding eminence, but seems to be nothing more than a good-sized, irregularly shaped sand dune.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

concerned with topography

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading Topographical surveys give the elevation of the valley below the bluffs as 3,012 feet above sea level, or about 2,000 feet above Omaha.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

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

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.

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

From this reading These surveys also show the bed of the Platte River to average about 300 feet higher than the Republican River at the South, and parallel streams at the North, at the various points in the same longitude West.

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 MEN OF THE WESTERN TWILIGHT Jack Morrow's ranch was left far behind us before the sun appeared above the hills, for we had made an early start, as had been our recent practice, so that we might rest during the heat of the early afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading On the following morning we were on O'Fallon's bluff, so named in memory of Benjamin O'Fallon, of St. Louis, who was killed there by Indians.