used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
Bridger
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From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
carcassnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəs/
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
commonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
ten 10s
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading The trading being done, Kit joined a trapping company journeying into the Blackfoot country at the head of the Missouri River.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
packhorsenoun
a workhorse used as a pack animal
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
on the contrary
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
carry out
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
TRADINGnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
unadvisableadjective
not prudent or wise; not recommended
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Joined by a trapping party under Bridger, Kit went to the rendezvous of the Rocky Mountain trappers on Green River.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BULLY OF THE TRADING CAMP After making sure that the bears were not returning, Kit Carson shouldered his rifle and made his way back to camp through the gathering dusk.
at the time that
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were about two hundred men in this big camp, which was for the purpose of selling their furs and buying supplies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was dark when he reached there, and this made it unadvisable to take a packhorse after the carcass of the elk; so the trappers had to be content with rather short commons until the next day, when their rifles came into play and meat was had for the larder.
