used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
curiosnounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊz/
plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
DESOLATIONnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
and nothing more
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
Ouray
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From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading We slept in our own beds close to our boats by the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
plural of “tale” — 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 Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
Uinta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading CANYON OF DESOLATION Ouray, Utah, consisted of a large store to supply the wants of the Indians and ranchers, a small hotel, and a few dwellings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The agency proper was located some distance up the Uinta River, which stream emptied into the Green, just below Ouray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
a late time of life
From this reading They were peaceable enough now, but in years gone by were a danger to be reckoned with.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Supper was taken at the hotel, after which we visited a young man in charge of the store, looking over his curios and listening to tales of his life here among these Indians.
