Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading Friday 22.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

having companions or an escort

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

(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 They all took their leave next day.

in addition

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

disposed to attack

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

rid of obstructions

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a numbered list

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Friday 22.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

go away from a place

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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 Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading They all took their leave next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

continue talking

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

closely encircling

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They all took their leave next day.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. M'Kenzie and Mr. Laroche also came to see us.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

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From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was a clear pleasant day, with the wind from the S.S.W. We were visited by the second chief of the Minnetarees, to whom we gave a medal and some presents, accompanied by a speech.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading Indian method of attacking the buffaloe on the ice--An enumeration of the presents sent to the president of the United States--The party are visited by a Ricara chief--They leave their encampment, and proceed on their journey--description of the Little Missouri--Some account of the Assiniboins--Their mode of burying the dead--Whiteearth river described--Great quantity of salt discovered on its banks--Yellowstone river described--A particular account of the country at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri--Description of the Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c.