Chapter III

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

From this reading A QUEER CUSTOMER.

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

later than; following

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading A QUEER CUSTOMER.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

someone who hunts game

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

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 He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

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

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading This traveller was Oliver.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A QUEER CUSTOMER.

relieve from

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “scourge” — a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This traveller was Oliver.

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

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

a person who changes location

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

not known

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

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From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He had, we see, already travelled a long distance.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

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

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.

a Caucasian

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

belonging to which person

From this reading A few minutes after the rising of the sun a traveller, mounted on a magnificent horse, wearing the costume of a prairie hunter, and whose general appearance indicated a white man, emerged at a walking pace from a high thicket, and entered upon a vast prairie, at that day almost unknown to the trappers themselves, those hardy explorers of the desert--and which was not far from the Rocky Mountains, in the centre of the Indian country, and nearly two thousand miles from any settlement.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading It was the beginning of the month of October, and some sharp frosts had rid the land of mosquitoes and gnats, which during the hot season abound in myriads near watercourses and beneath the leafy arches of the virgin forest, being one of its worst scourges.