used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
CascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
set up or found
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
immediately past
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Cascade Range of mountains extends from Southern Oregon through Washington Territory, away to the northward in British Columbia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading "I live not in myself, but I become Portion of that around me; and to me High mountains are a feeling, but the hum Of human cities torture."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The benefits I have derived from these expeditions, in the way of health, strength, and vigor, are incalculable, and the pleasures inexpressible.
in or at the place that
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading My last outing was in the Cascade Range, in Oregon and Washington Territory, where I spent a month in these delightful occupations, and it is with a view of encouraging and promoting a love for these modes of recreation that this record is written.
a late time of life
From this reading Each succeeding autumn, for years past, has found me in some range of mountains, camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, and taking views.
