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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
abandoned
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
advanced
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
aid
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
almost
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Animals
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
apprehensions
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Astoria
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From this reading THE winter passed away tranquilly at Astoria.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE winter passed away tranquilly at Astoria.
away
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From this reading THE winter passed away tranquilly at Astoria.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
bears
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
beat
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
belonging
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Birds
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Climate
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
close
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Coast
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
colonists
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
considerably
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Country
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
deer
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
DifferentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
disappearednounUS /ˈdisappeared/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
elk
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
entangled
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
establishment
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
excursions
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
FareverbUS /fer/
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
few
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Fishing
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Flowering
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Forest
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Forests
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
frequent
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
game
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Ground
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
hostility
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
hunters
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Hunting
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
impossible
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
indeed
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Indian
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Indians
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Interior
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
made
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Mildness
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
moderate
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Modes
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
most
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Mountains
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
natives
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Nature
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
neighborhood
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
numbers
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE winter passed away tranquilly at Astoria.
PoornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
provisions
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Qualities
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
RemarkablenounUS /ˈremarkable/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Reptiles
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Return
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
rough
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Salmon
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
ScantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
sea-coast
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Season
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Shoals
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Smelt
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Soil
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
some
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Species
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Sturgeon
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
subsided
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
success
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
suffered
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
Taking
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Temperature
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
There
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
times
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
tranquilly
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From this reading THE winter passed away tranquilly at Astoria.
Trees
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
up
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Uthlecan
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
Vast
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
very
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
vicinity
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
Vine
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
want
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From this reading The apprehensions of hostility from the natives had subsided; indeed, as the season advanced, the Indians for the most part had disappeared from the neighborhood, and abandoned the sea-coast, so that, for want of their aid, the colonists had at times suffered considerably for want of provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
West
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
wide
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From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
Winter
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From this reading Scanty Fare During the Winter.--A Poor Hunting Ground.--The Return of the Fishing Season.--The Uthlecan or Smelt.--Its Qualities.--Vast Shoals of it.--Sturgeon.--Indian Modes of Taking It.--The Salmon--Different Species.--Nature of the Country About the Coast.--Forests and Forest Trees.--A Remarkable Flowering Vine.--Animals.--Birds.--Reptiles-- Climate West of the Mountains--Mildness of the Temperature.--Soil of the Coast and the Interior.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hunters belonging to the establishment made frequent and wide excursions, but with very moderate success.
woods
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From this reading There were some deer and a few bears to be found in the vicinity, and elk in great numbers; the country, however, was so rough, and the woods so close and entangled that it was almost impossible to beat up the game.
