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From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Character of the country, &c.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Character of the country, &c.
Clarke
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From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Character of the country, &c.
Dearborne's
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From this reading Dearborne's river described.
denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Dearborne's river described.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Description of Smith's river.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
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 Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Description of Smith's river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Description of Smith's river.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Description of Smith's river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party embark on board the canoes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The party arrive at the three forks, of which a peculiar and interesting description is given. 301
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians.
