used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
not being in a specified place
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
AdventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
on or to one side
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
Buffaloes
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From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
Childhood's
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From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
a female human offspring
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
EncampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
EnchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Fremont's Expedition.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
Fordingnoun
the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
Fremont's
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From this reading Fremont's Expedition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
HomelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
JoinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
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 When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
OrganizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
SteamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
TrappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.--On the Steamer.--Introduction to Fremont.--Object of Fremont's Expedition.--Joins the Expedition.--Organization of the Party.--The Encampment.--Enchanting View.--Fording the Kansas.--The Stormy Night.--The Boys on Guard.--The Alarm.--The Returning Trappers.--The Homeless Adventurer.--Three Indians Join the Party.--First Sight of the Buffaloes.--The Chase.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
at the time that
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When the caravan, with which Kit Carson travelled as a passenger from Fort Bent, arrived within the boundaries of Missouri, he left his companions and, with his little daughter, turned aside to visit the home of his childhood.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Time, death, and the progress of civilization had wrought, in that region, what seemed to him fearful ravages.
a late time of life
From this reading He had, as we have mentioned, been absent from that home for sixteen years.
