AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AbandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
acquainting
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From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AffairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AffairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
ApprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
ArchangelnounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪndʒəl/
an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
Astoria
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The Beaver put to sea in the month of August.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
CachesnounUS /ˈkæʃɪz/
plural of “cache” — a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
CantonnounUS /ˈkæntən/
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
Clarke
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
DetachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
detachments
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From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
DeterminationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
DismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
FactorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
garrisonedverbUS /ˈɡærəsənd/
past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
GloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
GobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
HangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
HuntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
LeaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
M'Dougal
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
M'Kenzie
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
M'Tavish
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Beaver put to sea in the month of August.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
NewsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
Nez
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
PartnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
Perces
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
PlunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
PrecautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Beaver put to sea in the month of August.
RapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
re-landed
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From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
Ruffians
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Beaver put to sea in the month of August.
Shahaptan
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
SituationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Her departure and that of the various brigades, left the fortress of Astoria but slightly garrisoned.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had been determined in the council of partners at Astoria, that Mr. Hunt should embark in this vessel, for the purpose of acquainting himself with the coasting trade, and of making arrangements with the commander of the Russian post, and that he should be re-landed in October, at Astoria, by the Beaver, on her way to the Sandwich Islands and Canton.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along the coast, and her visit to the Russian establishment, at New Archangel, where she was to carry supplies.
Wintering
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
Wish-ram
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
Wollamut
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From this reading Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M’Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M’Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M’Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M’Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
