Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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From this reading Saturday, August 17.

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

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

arousing affect

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Saturday, August 17.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

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From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

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 rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

come together

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

a message received and understood

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

the force of workers available

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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 Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

able to be sailed on or through safely

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

and nothing more

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Saturday, August 17.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

precisely as stated

From this reading Captain Lewis rose very early and despatched Drewyer and the Indian down the river in quest of the boats.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

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

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

at the time that

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

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

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

during the time that

From this reading Shields was sent out at the same time to hunt, while M'Neal prepared a breakfast out of the remainder of the meat.

a Caucasian

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

which person or people

From this reading Drewyer had been gone about two hours, and the Indians were all anxiously waiting for some news, when an Indian who had straggled a short distance down the river, returned with a report that he had seen the white men, who were only a short distance below, and were coming on.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees--Council held with that nation, and favourable result--The extreme navigable point of the Missouri mentioned--General character of the river and of the country through which it passes--Captain Clarke in exploring the source of the Columbia falls in company with another party of Shoshonees--The geographical information acquired from one of that party--Their manner of catching fish--The party reach Lewis river--The difficulties which captain Clarke had to encounter in his route--Friendship and hospitality of the Shoshonees--The party with captain Lewis employed in making saddles, and preparing for the journey.