19th
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From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
20th
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From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
accomplishesverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
have
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
buffaloe
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From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
Clarke
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From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
placed crosswise
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
set up or found
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
hail-storm
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From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
immediately past
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
engage in
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
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 Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
unusual or striking
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
cut with a saw
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
unusual or striking
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
up to a particular time
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
transportingverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
undertakesverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning, 20th, he crossed the level plain, fixed stakes to mark the route of the portage, till he passed a large ravine which would oblige us to make the portage farther from the river: after this there being no other obstacle he went to the river where he had first struck it, and took its courses and distances down to the camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were therefore occupied in drying the meat to be left here.
in or at the place that
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immense numbers of buffaloe are every where round, and they saw a summer duck which is now sitting.
a Caucasian
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
Whitebear
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From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri at the junction of the Medicine river--the difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls--the party employed in the construction of a boat of skins--the embarrassments they had to encounter for want of proper materials--during the work the party much troubled by white bears--violent hail-storm, and providential escape of captain Clarke and his party--description of a remarkable fountain--singular explosion heard from the Black mountains--the boat found to be insufficient, and the serious disappointment of the party--captain Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building canoes, and accomplishes the task.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the 19th, captain Clarke not being able to find the bear mentioned in the last chapter, spent the day in examining the country both above and below the Whitebear islands, and concluded that the place of his encampment would be the best point for the extremity of the portage.
