Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading Sunday, July 28.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

later than; following

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

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

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

travel up

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

the state of being honored

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Sunday, July 28.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

possessive form of “lewis” — United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

most important element

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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 name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

voluntary promotion of human welfare

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

existing or coming before

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an optical device for projecting a beam of light

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

unusual or striking

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

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

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

not in physical motion

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sunday, July 28.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

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

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

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

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

precisely as stated

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

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

From this reading Captain Clarke continued very unwell during the night, but was somewhat relieved this morning.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

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

From this reading We were therefore induced to discontinue the name of Missouri, and gave to the southwest branch the name of Jefferson in honour of the president of the United States, and the projector of the enterprise: and called the middle branch Madison, after James Madison secretary of state.

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

From this reading The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin--their general character--the party ascend the Jefferson branch--description of the river Philosophy which enters into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party go in advance in search of the Shoshonees--description of the country, &c. bordering on the river--captain Lewis still preceding the main party in quest of the Shoshonees--a singular accident which prevented captain Clarke from following captain Lewis's advice, and ascending the middle fork of the river--description of Philanthropy river, another stream running into the Jefferson--captain Lewis and a small party having been unsuccessful in their first attempt, set off a second time in quest of the Shoshonees.

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

From this reading On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.

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 On examining the two streams it became difficult to decide which was the larger or the real Missouri; they are each ninety yards wide and so perfectly similar in character and appearance that they seem to have been formed in the same mould.