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From this reading Saturday 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
(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 It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
move towards
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
ascertains
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From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
breakfasted
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From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
Clarke
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From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
Clarke's
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From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
apart from; not including
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
exploresverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
set up or found
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
immediately past
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
most important element
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
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 Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
and nothing more
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday 8.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
not in physical motion
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
TansynounUS /ˈtænzi/
common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
up to a particular time
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
precisely as stated
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
wadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
at the time that
From this reading It continued to rain moderately all last night, and the morning was cloudy till about ten o'clock, when it cleared off, and became a fine day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
which person or people
From this reading The only timber to be found is in the low grounds which are occasionally on the river, and these are the haunts of innumerable birds, who, when the sun began to shine, sang very delightfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Return of captain Lewis--Account of captain Clarke's researches with his exploring party--Perilous situation of one of his party--Tansy river described--The party still believing the southern fork the Missouri, captain Lewis resolves to ascend it--Mode of making a place to deposit provisions, called cache--Captain Lewis explores the southern fork--Falls of the Missouri discovered, which ascertains the question--Romantic scenery of the surrounding country--Narrow escape of captain Lewis--The main body under captain Clarke approach within five miles of the falls, and prepare for making a portage over the rapids.
the day immediately before today
From this reading They breakfasted about sunrise and then proceeded down the river in the same way as they had done yesterday, except that the travelling was somewhat better, as they had not so often to wade, though they passed some very dangerous bluffs.
