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From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
1804
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From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
being joined in close association
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
the specified day of the month
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
set up or found
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
the force of workers available
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
not any; not one
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUMMARY OF TRAVEL TO WINTER-QUARTERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Sept.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
SUMMARYnounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading SUMMARY OF TRAVEL TO WINTER-QUARTERS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMMARY OF TRAVEL TO WINTER-QUARTERS.
tow-lines
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From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SUMMARY OF TRAVEL TO WINTER-QUARTERS.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
the act of using
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading 1, 1804.--The daily progress of the expedition from this date is marked by no incidents of more importance than the varying fortunes of travel, as they found the river more or less favorable to navigation, and the game more or less abundant on the banks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their progress was from twelve to twenty miles a day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In general, their sails served them; but they were sometimes obliged to resort to the use of tow-lines, which, being attached to a tree or other firm object on the shore, enabled the men to pull the boat along.
WINTER-QUARTERS
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From this reading SUMMARY OF TRAVEL TO WINTER-QUARTERS.
