4th
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From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
BANDITTI
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From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I forded, and located a very satisfactory camping place near the west bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading I forded, and located a very satisfactory camping place near the west bank.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
traveling across
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
forded
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From this reading I forded, and located a very satisfactory camping place near the west bank.
FORKnounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
set up or found
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
HAM'S
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From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
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 THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
NebraskanounUS /nəˈbræskə/
a midwestern state on the Great Plains
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
go across or through
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
with speed
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I forded, and located a very satisfactory camping place near the west bank.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
carry out
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I lost some stock there and am confident that it was stolen, for I have learned that a gang of thieves and outlaws are located near that crossing."
look attentively
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I forded, and located a very satisfactory camping place near the west bank.
at the time that
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
Whitmore
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From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Now it happened that early in the afternoon of the 4th of August, while riding in advance of our train in search of a suitable place to camp for the night, I descended to a very large and rapidly flowing stream, thirty or forty feet in width and about two feet in depth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE BANDITTI OF HAM'S FORK Before our little outfit rolled out from Nebraska City, Captain Whitmore gave us many suggestions concerning our route, and instructions as to where long drives must be made along which no water would be found.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Among other words of warning he said, with some earnestness, "Now, boys, if you take the South Pass route keep a close watch when near Ham's Fork.
