Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

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

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

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

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The Indian avoids the mountains.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

fearless and daring

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

placed crosswise

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

put on clothes

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

a wide scope

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

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From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

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

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

someone who hunts game

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

incapable of being passed

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

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

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a single distinct event

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Indian avoids the mountains.

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

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

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

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

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From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

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

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

except for; apart from

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

unusual or striking

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

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

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

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

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

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

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

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

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

in or at the place that

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

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

From this reading The mountains where he crossed, consisting of a series of parallel ridges, some of which were quite impassable save at particular points, presented a rugged expanse nearly fifty miles in breadth.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It took many weary days for these moccassined feet to traverse the wild solitudes.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies._ John Finley and his Adventures.--Aspect of the Country.--Boone's Private Character.--His Love for the Wilderness.--First view of Kentucky.--Emigrants' Dress.--Hunter's Home.--Capture of Boone and Stewart by the Indians.--Their Escape.--Singular Incident.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1767, a bold hunter by the name of John Finley with two or three companions crossed the mountain range of the Alleghanies into the region beyond, now known as Kentucky.