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From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
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From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
CAPT
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From this reading CAPT.
Clarke
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From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
CLARKE'S
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From this reading CLARKE'S ROUTE DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
diversifiedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/
having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CLARKE'S ROUTE DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
the force of workers available
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
one-fifthnoun
one part in five equal parts
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading CLARKE'S ROUTE DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
not in physical motion
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLARKE'S ROUTE DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
the upper part of anything
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These mountains were covered with snow about one-fifth of the way from the top; and some snow was still to be seen in the hollows of the mountains to the eastward.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The valley is from ten to fifteen miles in width, and is diversified by a number of small open plains, abounding with grass and a variety of sweet-scented plants, and watered by numerous streams rushing from the western mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading July 3, 1806.--The party under Capt. Clarke, consisting of fifteen men, with fifty horses, set out through the valley of Clarke's River, along the western side of which they rode in a southern direction.
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading CLARKE'S ROUTE DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE.
