Chapter III

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From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

moved to action

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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 Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

without comfort

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

a high place

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

ten 10s

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

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

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

the act of departing

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

something that is lost

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

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

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

arrange in a container

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

coated with paint

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

add pepper to

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

To recall to mind.

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

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

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

that is looked for

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night.

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

From this reading On the 21st of May, 1839, the author and sixteen others arrived in the town of Independence, Missouri.[23] Our destination was the Oregon Territory.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.

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

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Some of our number sought health in the wilderness--others sought the wilderness for its own sake--and others sought a residence among the ancient forests and lofty heights of the valley of the Columbia; and each actuated by his own peculiar reasons, or interest, began his preparations for leaving the frontier.[24] {2} Pack mules and horses and pack-saddles were purchased and prepared for service.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading But before leaving this little woodland town, it will be interesting to remember that it is the usual place of rendezvous and "outfit" for the overland traders to Santa Fé and other Mexican states.

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

From this reading Bacon and flour, salt and pepper, sufficient for four hundred miles, were secured in sacks; our powder-casks were wrapt in painted canvas, and large oil-cloths were purchased to protect these and our sacks of clothing from the rains; our arms were thoroughly repaired; bullets were moulded; powder-horns and cap-boxes filled; and all else done that was deemed needful, before we struck our tent for the Indian territory.