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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
ammunition
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Arrival
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Astor
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Boat
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Braggarts
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Canadian
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
carry
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Character
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Clerks
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
colonization
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
Columbia
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
comes
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From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
commerce
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
communication
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
conducted
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
consideration
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From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
continent
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
CrewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
devised
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
Dress
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Employments
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
established
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
establishing
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Expedition
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Expeditions
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
exploring
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
FootnounUS /foot/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
former
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
fortified
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
Habits
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Hunt
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
Instructions
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
interior
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Land
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
latter
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Letter
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
line
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
merchandise
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Missouri
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Mountains
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
mouth
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Mr
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
New
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Northwest
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
noting
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
other
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
out
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Partners
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
people
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
places
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
post
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
posts
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Precautionsplural nounUS /prɪˈkɔʃənz/
actions taken to prevent danger
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Preparations
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
proceed
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
prosecuting
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
requisite
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
River
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Rocky
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
scheme
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From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
Sea
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Set
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Songs
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
stores
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Thorn
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Tonquin
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
trading
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From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Two
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
Underhand
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
up
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From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
Voyage
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
Voyageurs
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former was to carry out the people, stores, ammunition, and merchandise, requisite for establishing a fortified trading post at the mouth of Columbia River.
Water
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN prosecuting his great scheme of commerce and colonization, two expeditions were devised by Mr. Astor, one by sea, the other by land.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The latter, conducted by Mr. Hunt, was to proceed up the Missouri, and across the Rocky Mountains, to the same point; exploring a line of communication across the continent and noting the places where interior trading posts might be established.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The expedition by sea is the one which comes first under consideration.
York
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From this reading Two Expeditions Set on Foot.--The Tonquin and Her Crew.-- Captain Thorn, His Character.--The Partners and Clerks-- Canadian Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs--Expedition of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.--Arrival at New York.--Preparations for a Sea Voyage.--Northwest Braggarts.--Underhand Precautions-- Letter of Instructions.
