Chapter I

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

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plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

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willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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

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

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ BOSTON L. C. PAGE & │ │ COMPANY MDCCCCXIII │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

a youthful male person

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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ BOSTON L. C. PAGE & │ │ COMPANY MDCCCCXIII │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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brought together in one place

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of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

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an institution created to conduct business

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the legislature of the United States government

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plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

dearly loved

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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

all through a period, or at some point within it

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

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From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

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widely known and esteemed

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

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

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

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From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

a university in Massachusetts

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

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

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “librarian” — a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

a room where books are kept

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

produced by a manufacturing process

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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 _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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From this reading ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ BOSTON L. C. PAGE & │ │ COMPANY MDCCCCXIII │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS & CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

the force of workers available

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

exert pressure or force to or upon

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people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

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

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Famous Frontiersmen │ │ │ │ AND HEROES OF THE BORDER │ │ │ │ Their adventurous lives and stirring │ │ experiences in Pioneer days │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ By │ │ │ │ CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON │ │ Author of “Famous Cavalry Leaders,” “Famous Indian │ │ Chiefs,” “Famous Scouts,” etc. │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ Illustrated │ │ │ │ │ │ │

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

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

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

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

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

which person or people

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Thanks are due the Librarians of Congress, The Boston Public Library, and Harvard University, for numerous courtesies extended to the Author during the preparation of this volume._ MY DEAR BOYS; AND PARTICULARLY THE BOY SCOUTS: As so much interest was displayed in my book “_Famous Scouts_” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness.