23
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From this reading Thursday 23.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
(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 indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
buffaloe
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From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
Clarke
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From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
dischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
encampverbUS /ɪnˈkæmp/
live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
divisible by two
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
exploresverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
immediately past
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
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 The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
not one, and not any
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
saltsnounUS /sɔːlts/
plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
SlaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
TeapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday 23.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
the act of using
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Last night the frost was severe, and this morning the ice appeared along the edges of the river, and the water froze on our oars.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The party continue their route--description of Judith river--Indian mode of taking the buffaloe--Slaughter river described--phenomena of nature--of walls on the banks of the Missouri--the party encamp on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the streams constitute the Missouri--captain Lewis leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and captain Clarke explores the southern--the surrounding country described in the route of captain Lewis--narrow escape of one of his party.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They indeed afford but little water in any part, and even that is so strongly tainted with salts that it is unfit for use, though all the wild animals are very fond of it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
but in spite of that
From this reading At the distance of a mile we passed the entrance of a creek on the north, which we named Teapot creek; it is fifteen yards wide, and although it has running water at a small distance from its mouth, yet it discharges none into the Missouri, resembling, we believe, most of the creeks in this hilly country, the waters of which are absorbed by the thirsty soil near the river.
