1805
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From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
for this reason
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
absolutely essential
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
nutritiveadjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrətɪv/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
express in words
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading November, 1805.--Having now examined the coast, it becomes necessary to decide on the spot for our winter-quarters.
trading-vessels
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From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading The neighborhood of the sea is, moreover, recommended by the facility of supplying ourselves with salt, and the hope of meeting some of the trading-vessels, which are expected about three months hence, from which we may procure a fresh supply of trinkets for our journey homewards.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We must rely chiefly for subsistence upon our arms, and be guided in the choice of our residence by the supply of game which any particular spot may offer.
WINTER-QUARTERS
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From this reading WINTER-QUARTERS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Indians say that the country on the opposite side of the river is better supplied with elk,--an animal much larger, and more easily killed, than the deer, with flesh more nutritive, and a skin better fitted for clothing.
