Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

anew

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

how long something has existed

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

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

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

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

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading YOU'D BETTER MAKE IT NINETY.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

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

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

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

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

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

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

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

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading YOU'D BETTER MAKE IT NINETY.

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From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

a state in midwestern United States

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possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

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

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

engage in

From this reading YOU'D BETTER MAKE IT NINETY.

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

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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

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

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being ten more than eighty

From this reading YOU'D BETTER MAKE IT NINETY.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

traveling or passing over land

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go across or through

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add pepper to

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

someone who is an active supporter and advocate

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

lacking rain

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

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From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

disposed of to a purchaser

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not in physical motion

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(of a nose) blocked

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Still on the street mingled the old-timers from desert, mountain and plain; from prospecting trip, mine or ranch; the adventurer, the promoter, the Indian, the Mexican, the frontier business man and the tourist.

below or beneath something; less than

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a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the town on the banks of the Colorado, in an almost rainless land, had little to build upon.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

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 Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

in or at the place that

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Luxurious overland trains, filled with tourists, now stopped at the depot where, under the pepper trees, sadly civilized Indians sold Kansas City and New Jersey-made curios--stopped and went on again along the rim of The King's Basin, through San Antonio Pass to the great cities on the western edge of the continent.

a late time of life

From this reading Fifteen years of a changing age left few marks on Rubio City.

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From this reading YOU'D BETTER MAKE IT NINETY.