Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

in actual fact

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

in a busy manner

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

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

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading This information caused much disquiet.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

of or relating to Christopher Columbus

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

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From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading This information caused much disquiet.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a message received and understood

From this reading This information caused much disquiet.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a broad flat muscle on either side of the back

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

attach to a support

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This information caused much disquiet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

held or filled or in use

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

catch sight of

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

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

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

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

From this reading This information caused much disquiet.

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

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

the topmost one of two

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

possessive form of “vancouver” — English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

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

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

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

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

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

From this reading We have already mentioned that the Northwest Company had established posts to the west of the Rocky Mountains, in a district called by them New Caledonia, which extended from lat.

during the time that

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

a Caucasian

From this reading WHILE the Astorians were busily occupied in completing their factory and fort, a report was brought to them by an Indian from the upper part of the river, that a party of thirty white men had appeared on the banks of the Columbia, and were actually building houses at the second rapids.

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From this reading Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.--Reconnoitring Party-- Preparations for a Trading Post.--An Unexpected Arrival--A Spy in the Camp.--Expedition Into the Interior--Shores of the Columbia--Mount Coffin.--Indian Sepulchre.--The Land of Spirits--Columbian Valley--Vancouver’s Point.-Falls and Rapids.--A Great Fishing Mart.--The Village of Wishram.-- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting Indians-- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.--Post Established at the Oakinagan.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading 52 to 55 deg north, being within the British territories.