Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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From this reading Sunday, August 11.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

anew

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

-ing form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Sunday, August 11.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “dam” — a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

set up or found

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

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

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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 Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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 For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

most important element

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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 Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

the open circular discharging end of a gun

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

go across or through

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

a course of conduct

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

extremely hungry

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

precisely, exactly

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

unusual or striking

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

in the near future

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

not in physical motion

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

successive (without a break)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading Sunday, August 11.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He determined therefore to go on to the narrow gate or pass of the river which he had seen from the camp, in hopes of being able to recover the Indian path.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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

From this reading For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees--his ill success on the first interview--the party with captain Lewis at length discover the source of the Missouri--captain Clarke with the main body still employed in ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river--captain Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees attended with success--the interesting ceremonies of his first introduction to the natives, detailed at large--their hospitality--their mode of hunting the antelope--the difficulties encountered by captain Clarke and the main body in ascending the river--the suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them--the ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by a singular adventure--the Indians still jealous, and the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve their confidence--captain Clarke arrives with the main body exhausted by the difficulties which they underwent.

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 For this purpose he waded across the river, which was now about twelve yards wide, and barred in several places by the dams of the beaver, and then went straight forward to the pass, sending one man along the river to his left, and another on the right, with orders to search for the road, and if they found it to let him know by raising a hat on the muzzle of their guns.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Captain Lewis again proceeded on early, but had the mortification to find that the track which he followed yesterday soon disappeared.