Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

in an abundant manner

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

later than; following

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

a youthful male person

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

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

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

the act of departing

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The Return of the Expedition.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

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

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

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

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

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 Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Return of the Expedition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

above and across; more than

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

fraught with danger

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

blessed with privileges

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

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

From this reading The Return of the Expedition.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

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

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

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

From this reading The Return of the Expedition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

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

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

being four more than twenty

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading In the morning the wolves were seen sitting around at a short distance, barking and growling impatiently, waiting for the departure of the caravan.

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

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

in or at the place that

From this reading After this exciting and successful buffalo hunt, the caravan in a long dark line advanced over the prairie twenty-four miles, and encamped on the banks of a stream, where they feasted abundantly upon the choicest cuts of buffalo beef.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beautiful Prairie Scene.--Fate of the Buffalo Calf.--Vast Buffalo Herds.--The Fourth of July on the Plains.--Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.--Visit to Fort St. Vrain.--Remonstrance of the Chiefs.--Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.--New Engagements.--Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.--The Successful Mission.--The Noble Mexican Boy.--Conflict with the Savage.--Discomfiture of the Indians.--Fremont's Second Expedition.--Carson joins the Party.--Course of the Expedition.--Arrival at the Great Salt Lake.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Wolves were howling around them all night, their instinct teaching them that bones would be left there which they would be privileged to gnaw.