AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
Astoria
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From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
Astorians
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From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
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 Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
FestivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
GloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
IngeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
LaunchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
M'Dougal
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From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
Small-Pox
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From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
StratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
Tonquin
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From this reading THE tidings of the loss of the Tonquin, and the massacre of her crew, struck dismay into the hearts of the Astorians.
TrappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this juncture Mr. M’Dougal, we are told, had recourse to a stratagem by which to avail himself of the ignorance and credulity of the savages, and which certainly does credit to his ingenuity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They found themselves a mere handful of men, on a savage coast, surrounded by hostile tribes, who would doubtless be incited and encouraged to deeds of violence by the late fearful catastrophe.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Gloom at Astoria--An Ingenious Stratagem.--The Small-Pox Chief.--Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.--A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest--An Iroquois Hunter.-- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The natives of the coast, and, indeed, of all the regions west of the mountains, had an extreme dread of the small-pox; that terrific scourge having, a few years previously, appeared among them, and almost swept off entire tribes.
