1st
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From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
(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 This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
brethren's
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From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
DELIVERANCEnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
march in a procession
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
come together
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
the force of workers available
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
and nothing more
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
OXENnounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
Poncas
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From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
PROVIDENTIALadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
SAINTSnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
Sarpee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
confined on all sides
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some of the chiefs were very anxious to have our brethren purchase goods and trade with them at the same time, and, in order that they might know the time and place, they requested me to go and inform them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
at the time that
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
in or at the place that
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
which person or people
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading This I was quite willing to do, for I felt that I had done all I could so far as my mission with them was concerned.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading About the middle of February we had traveled to within ninety miles of our brethren's winter quarters, and about sixty miles from where the Poncas always did their trading with the Frenchmen who were in the employ of Mr. Sarpee, the only licensed trader for the Indians in the country west of the Missouri River.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These men were to meet the Indians about the 1st of March, and two Indian runners had been sent to meet these traders with their goods, and inform them where and when the Indians would be prepared for business.
YOKEnounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading CHOSEN TO GO AS ENVOY TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS--A SOLITARY JOURNEY--SURROUNDED BY THOUSANDS OF WOLVES--PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE--HAPPY SIGHT, A YOKE OF OXEN--TEARS OF JOY--MEET TWO OF MY FRIENDS--SAFE RETURN TO THE CAMP OF THE SAINTS.
