Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Marches and Encampments.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

have or possess in combination

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “encampment” — a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Marches and Encampments.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

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From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

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From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

communication between individuals

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

something that is lost

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Marches and Encampments.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

return to an original state

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

get by special effort

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

cause to run in panic

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Their intercourse with the Indians had not been such as to secure friendly relations.

a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

migratory

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Powerful tribes were around them, ready to combine for their destruction.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Fitzpatrick, with his party of trappers, wandering to and fro, found himself at length encamped on the head waters of the Arkansas river, in the heart of the Rocky mountains, more than a thousand miles from the point where that majestic stream empties into the Mississippi.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.

people who are wounded

From this reading The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.--The Attempted Stampede.--Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.--The Alarm.--Loss of the Horses.--Their Recovery.--Enterprise of Kit Carson.--Fight with the Indians.--The Litter for the Wounded.--Union of the two Trapping Parties.--Successful Return to Taos.--Carson joins a Trading Party.--Chivalric Adventures.--Attacked by Bears.