Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

later than; following

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

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

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

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

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

the force of workers available

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

in the near future

From this reading Finally, we drove down into a dusty plain, and so presently came to the old frontier fort.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

except for; apart from

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

make steady

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

sweep across or over

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

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

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

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

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

in the direction of

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

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

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

directed up

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

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

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

at the time that

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I do not know whether we traveled two days, or three, or four, since all the days seemed night to me, and all the nights were uniform in torture.

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

From this reading I recall little of our journey toward Laramie, save that after a day or two we swung out from the foothills into a short grass country, and so finally struck the steady upward sweep of a valley along which lay the great transcontinental trail.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Here, then, was civilization--the stage coach, the new telegraph wire, men and women, weekly or daily touch with the world, that prying curiosity regarding the affairs of others which we call news.

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading THE YOKE When we started to the south on the following morning, I rode far at the rear, under guard.