15th
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From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
have
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
Clark'snounUS /klɑːrks/
possessive form of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
CONTINENTALadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
DIVIDEverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
the act of giving
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
the act of retaining something
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
the force of workers available
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
a person who carries a message
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
obstructedadjectiveUS /əbˈstrʌktɪd/
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The channel is constantly obstructed by rocks and dangerous rapids.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is now Captain Clark's turn to bear testimony to the spirit of the men:-- "June 15th....
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole progress, the men are in the water holding the canoes, and walking on sharp rocks and round stones, which cut their feet or cause them to fall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Proceeded with great difficulty, in consequence of the increased rapidity of the current.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A messenger was sent back to Captain Clark, detailing what had been discovered, and giving such instructions as would best enable him to bring up the boats.
