used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
anew
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
in addition
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
danger-born
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From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
forward-gazing
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From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
Fé
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From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
Hesperidesnoun
(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
not in action or at work
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
the force of workers available
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
not any; not one
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
PrairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
pulse-beat
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From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
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 AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
arousing affect
From this reading The glamour of the plains is before my eyes; the tingle of courage, danger-born, is in my pulse-beat; the soft hand of love is touching my hand.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
unmeaningadjective
without meaning
From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
vanguards
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From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
westward-moving
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From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
at the time that
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
wherein
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From this reading I live again the drama of life wherein there are no idle actors, no stale, unmeaning lines.
which person or people
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AUTHOR OF _The Price of the Prairie_ This story of the old Santa Fé Trail would do honor to the memory of those stalwart men who defied the desert, who walked the prairies boldly, and who died bravely--_vanguards_ in the building of a firm highway for the commerce of a westward-moving Empire.
a late time of life
From this reading And beyond the action, this way _up_ the years, there runs also the forward-gazing vision toward a new Hesperides:
but in spite of that
From this reading Westward, along the level prairies of a kingdom yet to be, my memory runs, with a clear vision of the days when romance died not and strong hearts never failed.
