used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
BucksnounUS /bʌks/
plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
Casement's
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From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
cavalrymen
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From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
CheyennesnounUS /ʃaɪˈenz/
plural of “cheyenne” — the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
foot-hills
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From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
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 Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
not any; not one
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
and nothing more
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
rail-laying
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From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
RailsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
cut with a saw
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
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 Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Camp was pitched on a high bluff that commanded the valley in both directions for many miles, and after supper Scott and Bucks rode down to the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rails had already been laid across the permanent Spider Water Bridge--known afterward as the first bridge, for the big river finished more than one structure before it was completely subdued--and the rail-laying was hampered only by the lack of ties.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading After a week in Casement's camp, Stanley and his cavalrymen, accompanied by Dancing, Scott, and Bucks, struck north and east toward the Spider Water River to find out why the ties were not coming down faster.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Toward evening of the second day a broad valley opened on the plain before them, and in the sunset Bucks saw, winding like a silver thread far up toward the mountains, the great stream about which he had already heard so much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The straggling bands of Cheyennes had in the interval been driven out of the foot-hills by troops sent against them, and Stanley and his little escort met with no trouble on his rapid journey.
