Chapter XX

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

(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 mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

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

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

apart from; not including

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

a quick look

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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 Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

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

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

become covered with mist

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

go across or through

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

by chance

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

a very small spot

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

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

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

to an undue degree

From this reading I may have been unduly excited, but in calling to those below me, who were next in advance, I shouted that the snow mountains were in sight.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

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

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

which person or people

From this reading A SPECTACULAR BUFFALO CHASE Except perhaps a sudden view of the blue waters of the broad ocean, few things in nature are more inspiring to the pilgrim who has plodded his way across our barren plains than is the first glimpse of some towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Riding my horse in advance of the train, which on an exceedingly hot July day was toiling up a long and difficult sandy grade, I reached a flat summit from which there suddenly and unexpectedly burst upon my view the entire panorama of the lofty peaks of the Wind River range, from Fremont Peak to South Pass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were "crowned with a diadem of snow," but were not "in a robe of clouds," for not a speck of mist was visible in any direction.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The mountains in all their detail stood out against the blue sky with wonderful clearness and it seemed as if they were not ten miles away.