1814
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From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
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From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
despatched
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From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
ExpeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
Keith
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From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
the literary culture
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
M'Kenzie
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From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
come together
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
Messrs
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miscarried
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From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
NativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
the season of growth
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
TheftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two of the latter were charged with letters for the posts (of the Northwest Company) east of the mountains, containing instructions to the persons in superintendence there, to have in readiness canoes and the requisite provisions for a large party intending to go east the ensuing spring.
ThievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took this opportunity of advising my friends in Canada of my intention to return home that season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Expeditions to the Interior.--Return of Messrs. John Stuart and D. M'Kenzie.--Theft committed by the Natives.--War Party against the Thieves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the third attempt I had made to send news of my existence to my relatives and friends: the first two had miscarried and this was doomed to meet the same fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 3d of January, 1814, two canoes laden with merchandise for the interior, were despatched under the command of Mr. Alexander Stuart and Mr. James Keith, with fifteen men under them.
