used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
highly skilled
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
divisible by two
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
the act of departing
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
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 HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
not any; not one
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
Ricara
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From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
Seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
move hurridly
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
moving very fast
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
TetonsnounUS /ˈtiːtənz/
plural of “teton” — a member of the large western branch of Sioux people which was made up of several groups that lived on the plains
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the boats passed through their country, these people appeared in large numbers upon the banks, shouting invitations to land; but the officers felt safer in refusing further intercourse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the swift current, and under pleasant skies, the boats flew onward.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was nothing more to be accomplished, no reason for lingering by the way; and there was nothing to be guarded against, except possible trouble with the Tetons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOME After leaving the Ricara villages, the men were possessed by an ardent longing to get home; and the Missouri, as though it had learned to know and respect and love them, and could appreciate their ardor, lent them its best aid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seventy-five or eighty miles a day was a common achievement; but even that progress did not keep pace with the speed of their desires.
