used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
BluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
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bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
brought into existence
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
buffaloes
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From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
Coal-Mine
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plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
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CropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
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placed crosswise
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
DavidsnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
plural of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
DaytonnounUS /ˈdeɪtən/
a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
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DesnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
to come or go into
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divisible by two
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
the month following June and preceding August
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KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
LairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
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without good reason
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
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Moines
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
a human being
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
deserving or inciting pity
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prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
determined
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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RoadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
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robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
Routsong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
spring-wagon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
dependable
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A back turned upon the State of _Ohio_ is a back turned against the _Eden of the Union_!
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
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 Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Start from Dayton--Coal-Mine--Indianapolis--Illinois Roads--Springfield--Crops--Poor Water--Missouri River--Enter Iowa--Enter Missouri--Kansas City--Des Moines Valley and City--Western Iowa--Fourth of July at Lewis--Council Bluffs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
in or at the place that
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
belonging to which person
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And to a person whose lot it has been to be born in this beautiful land, and whose borders he has never crossed, to think of quitting a civilized and happy home to wander in the land where the savage screams and the growl of the wild beast may be heard is certainly somewhat embarrassing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading Accordingly, a topped spring-wagon and a good team were procured, and lightly we tripped along, eager to prove ourselves Davids, and anxious to wrap ourselves in the robes of the wild buffaloes of the prairie, the giants of our own slaying.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nevertheless, being more than ordinarily interested in the narratives of the frontier, the author, with two comrades, John Routsong and Johnny Lair,--being stout, robust young men of the vicinity of Dayton,--resolved to test the truth of what we had heard and read by seeing for _ourselves_, even if it had to be done at the price of a hair or two.
