used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when would they arrive at Cherry Creek?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading But when would they arrive at Cherry Creek?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Yes, sir; coming!
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading But when would they arrive at Cherry Creek?
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
GreeleynounUS /ˈɡriːli/
United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
hear with intention
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
mass-meeting
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From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
information about recent and important events
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
Pike's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
term of address for a man
From this reading Yes, sir; coming!
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
Stantons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
TENDERFEET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They must have cut loose sooner than expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Richardson had not said; still, he had said that they were well equipped and were "pushing right along."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
at the time that
From this reading But when would they arrive at Cherry Creek?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading TWO TENDERFEET ARRIVE Word was spread through the Gulch for a mass-meeting this evening to listen to a speech by Horace Greeley; but of far more importance, in Terry's mind, was the news that his father and mother and the Stantons were on the Pike's Peak trail!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when would they arrive at Cherry Creek?
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, sir; coming!
