Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

having companions or an escort

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

later than; following

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

in addition

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

a quantity of money

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

a government administrator

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

a boy or man

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the act of departing

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

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

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

acceptance of despair

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

a member of the North American Indian people (related to the Aztecs) of the southwestern United States

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Two tents were carried, one for sheltering their packs at night and the other for sleeping purposes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The start was made on a beautiful day in September, and the party journeyed along at a gait that pleased them, bringing down everything that came to hand and which could be used as meat.

which person or people

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading On this trip he was accompanied by his ranch partner, a skilled shot named Ferguson, and two old hunters named Woody and Hofer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading A TRIP TO THE SHOSHONE MOUNTAINS--CAUGHT IN A DRIVING SNOWSTORM--BACK TO WORK--RESIGNATION AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Notwithstanding the great amount of labor involved as a Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt did not forego the pleasures of the hunt, and in 1891 he made an extended trip to the Shoshone Mountains in Wyoming, going after elk and such other game as might present itself.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There was also in the party a young fellow who looked after the pack-horses, fourteen in number.