Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading Monday, July 15.

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

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

(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 We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

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

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

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

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

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

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

form a curve

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

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

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

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From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

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From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

go on board

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

to a considerable degree

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

the state of being honored

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

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

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Monday, July 15.

and nothing more

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

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 At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Monday, July 15.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

according to the clock

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

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

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

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

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

not in physical motion

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

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

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

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

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

in the direction of

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We rose early, embarked all our baggage on board the canoes, which though light in number are still heavily loaded, and at ten o'clock set out on our journey.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The party embark on board the canoes--Description of Smith's river--Character of the country, &c.--Dearborne's river described--Captain Clarke precedes the party for the purpose of discovering the Indians of the Rocky mountains--Magnificent rocky appearances on the borders of the river denominated the Gates of the Rocky mountains--Captain Clarke arrives at the three forks of the Missouri without overtaking the Indians--The party arrive at the three forks, of which a particular and interesting description is given.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading At six miles we came to an island opposite to a bend towards the north side; and reached at seven and a half miles the lower point of a woodland at the entrance of a beautiful river, which in honour of the secretary of the navy we called Smith's river.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading At the distance of three miles we passed an island, just above which is a small creek coming in from the left, which we called Fort Mountain creek, the channel of which is ten yards wide but now perfectly dry.