used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
in addition
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
BasinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
put or send forth
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
the specified day of the month
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
Fraser
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From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
many times at short intervals
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
how
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From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
someone who hunts game
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
and nothing more
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
leading-strings
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From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
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 At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
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 At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
make reference to
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
not any; not one
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
by chance
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
bring forth or yield
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
ranchingnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
ranchman
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From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
unusual or striking
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the act of searching for something
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
seventiesnounUS /ˈsevəntiz/
the decade from 1970 to 1979
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
have in common
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
Sheepmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
silver-mining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
not in physical motion
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
dependable
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
in the direction of
From this reading _Author of "Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen," etc._ In relating the adventures of "The Boys of Crawford's Basin," the author has endeavored to depict the life of the ranchman in the mountains of Colorado as he knew it towards the end of the "seventies" of the century just past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
which person or people
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It may not be out of place, perhaps, to mention that, besides having had considerable experience in ranching, the author was, about the date of the story, himself prospecting for silver and working as a miner.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At that date, the railroads, after their long climb from the Missouri River to the foot of the Rocky Mountains, were still seeking a practicable passage westward over that formidable barrier, and in consequence, the mountain ranchman--who, by the way, was also sometimes a prospector and frequently a hunter--having no means of shipping his produce to the outside world, depended for his market upon one or another of the many little silver-mining camps scattered over the State.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would add, too, that several of the incidents related therein, and those in his opinion the most remarkable, are drawn from actual facts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That infant State was but just learning to walk without leading-strings; and it has been the aim of the author to show how two stout young fellows, prone to honesty and not afraid of hard work, were able to do their share in advancing the prosperity of the growing Commonwealth in which their lot was cast.
