used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
from appearances alone
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
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 THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
and nothing more
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
rancher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
uttered with a trill
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
and nothing more
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
not in physical motion
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
untrackedadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
well-settled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He moved still with the rolling wheels over a country which showed only here and there the smoke of a rancher's home.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It came into a land wide, unbounded, apparently untracked by man, and seemingly set beyond the limit of man's wanderings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He passed on through well-settled farming regions, dotted with prosperous towns.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE NEW WORLD Franklin crossed the Missouri River, that dividing stream known to a generation of Western men simply as "the River," and acknowledged as the boundary between the old and the new, the known and the untried.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not even yet did the daring flight of the railway cease.
