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19th
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
according
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
account
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
allies
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
band
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
beaten
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
better
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
bounded
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
branch
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
Buffalo
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
came
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Cheer
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
chill
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Climbing
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
cold
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
country
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
Crater
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
crossed
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Crow
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
days
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Defile
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
doubt
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
east
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
eastward
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
encamped
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Encampment
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
enough
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Extinguished
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
far
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
Feast
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Fiery
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Fire
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
five
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Foaming
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
following
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
footnounUS /foot/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
forth
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
four
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
GoodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
hearts
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
horse
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
hospitable
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
hundred
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
Hunting
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
increasing
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Indians
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
kept
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
large
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
latter
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
leave
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
level
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
loaded
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
lodges
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
lofty
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
made
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
marauding
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Marine
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
meat
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
miles
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Mountain
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
mountains
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Narrows
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
new
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
now
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
October
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
old
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
perfectly
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
Plain
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
plunderedverbUS /ˈplʌndərd/
stole goods or valuables by force after an attack
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Prairie
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
previously
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
proceeded
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
provisions
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
ranges
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
Rapids
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
River
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Rocky
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Romantic
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Rousing
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
Salt
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Scenery
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
see
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
set
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Shells
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
sight
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Snakes
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Snow
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
snowy
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
somewhat
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
south
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
southeast
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
Spanish
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
spirits
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Storm
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
stream
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
Successful
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
sufficient
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Summit
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
sunrise
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
supposed
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
taking
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
three
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From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Trail
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
travellers
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
traverse
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
very
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
Volcanic
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From this reading Spanish River Scenery.--Trail of Crow Indians.--A Snow- Storm.--A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.--A Plain of Salt.--Climbing a Mountain.--Volcanic Summit.--Extinguished Crater.--Marine Shells.--Encampment on a Prairie.-- Successful Hunting.--Good Cheer.--Romantic Scenery--Rocky Defile.--Foaming Rapids.--The Fiery Narrows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
weather
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From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
well
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From this reading The trail kept on to the southeast, and was so well beaten by horse and foot, that they supposed at least a hundred lodges had passed along it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
west
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From this reading The country along this branch of the Spanish River, as far as they could see, was perfectly level, bounded by ranges of lofty mountains, both to the east and west.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They proceeded about three miles to the south, where they came again upon the large trail of Crow Indians, which they had crossed four days previously, made, no doubt, by the same marauding band that had plundered the Snakes; and which, according to the account of the latter, was now encamped on a stream to the eastward.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading BY sunrise on the following morning (October 19th), the travellers had loaded their old horse with buffalo meat, sufficient for five days’ provisions, and, taking leave of their new allies, the poor, but hospitable Snakes, set forth in somewhat better spirits, though the increasing cold of the weather, and the sight of the snowy mountains which they had yet to traverse, were enough to chill their very hearts.
