1st
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From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
amitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
ApproachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
BurstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
CausenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
clemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
CrooksnounUS /krʊks/
plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
DancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
DangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
DangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
descried
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From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
Dorion
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From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
EncampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
FeastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
FriendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
FurynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
GrimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
horizontallyadverbUS /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntəli/
in a horizontal direction
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
HostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
HuntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They immediately pulled to shore and landed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading They immediately pulled to shore and landed.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
Lisa
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From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
M'Lellan
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From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
Manuel
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From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
MeetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
OpponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
OutragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
PrecautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading They immediately pulled to shore and landed.
RivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They immediately pulled to shore and landed.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
SituationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
supplicating
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From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading On approaching the savages, however, the latter showed evident symptoms of alarm, spreading out their arms horizontally, according to their mode of supplicating clemency.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They immediately pulled to shore and landed.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
WantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading On the succeeding morning, at an early hour, they descried two Indians standing on a high bank of the river, waving and spreading their buffalo robes in signs of amity.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Great Bend of the Missouri--Crooks and M’Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents--Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility--Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.--Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.--A Friendly Encampment.--Feasting and Dancing.-- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party--.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.--Pierre Dorion in a Fury.--A Burst of chivalry.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ON the afternoon of the following day (June 1st) they arrived at the great bend, where the river winds for about thirty miles round a circular peninsula, the neck of which is not above two thousand yards across.
