used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
(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 All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
Berthold
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From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
greatly pleased
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
wanted intensely
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
someone who is a detective
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
eventfulness
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From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
apart from; not including
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
Mandan
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From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
motor-car
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From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
northwesterlyadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərli/
coming from the northwest
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
cut with a saw
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
sloughsnounUS /slʌfs/
plural of “slough” — necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
carry out
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
tepees
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From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They learned that the remnants of the Mandan tribe, few in number and comprising few, if any, pure blood, were located with reservation here, and were clinging to their tribal customs the best they could.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cabins and tepees on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation afforded them a change of scene, and they were delighted to find three of the native Mandan earth lodges, one nearly fifty feet in diameter.
in or at the place that
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Beyond a few grouse and rabbits, with a half dozen coyotes, they saw no game except wild fowl on the sloughs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading AT THE YELLOWSTONE The motor-car journey of the party had not much of eventfulness, being practically, most of the way, through a farm or range country where roads of least passable sort led them in the general northwesterly direction which they desired to take.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All three of the young explorers could drive, so they took turns occasionally, while the editor sat in the back seat and conversed with Uncle Dick.
