Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

(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 The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

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

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

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

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

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

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

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

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

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

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

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

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

the act of departing

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

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

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

above and across; more than

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

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From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

plural of “soil” — the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

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

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

incapable of reproducing

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

short and blunt

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

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

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

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

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

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

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

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

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

a vagrant

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the West.

being present everywhere at once

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

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

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

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

From this reading The scant foliage of this species of _Artemisia_ has a color, taste, and odor similar to that of the ordinary sage, and all of these qualities especially the flavor, were imparted in some degree to the sage hens, which fed in numbers upon the plant.

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

From this reading At Fort Mitchell there was stationed a company of soldiers to impress upon the Indians the idea that the strong military arm of the U. S. Government extended over the 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 The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE PEACE PIPE AT LARAMIE Leaving the fossil beds, a six-mile tramp was made to a point beyond Fort Mitchell, where the train was reached.

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

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Useless as that gnarly, stubby, stunted shrub may seem to be, it has been the salvation of thousands of travelers for whom it furnished the exclusive fuel along hundreds of miles of their pilgrimage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The course lay across a dry clay land which, though in appearance hopelessly sterile, was dotted with small clumps of sage brush, that ubiquitous bush which grows almost everywhere in those western alkaline soils both on the plains and on the mountain slopes.