1832
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From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
CulbertsonnounUS /ˈkʌlbərtsən/
United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955)
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
etc
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From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
Fifty-fouradjective
being four more than fifty
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
harrows
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From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
engage in
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
plowsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plow” — a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
St
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From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same year the first steamboat ascended the river to that locality, owned by the company.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
Vaughn
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From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
precisely as stated
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
at the time that
From this reading When we reached the fort it was in charge of Alexander Culbertson, a prominent employee of the fur company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The remainder of the boat’s cargo, including the work oxen, plows, harrows, etc., intended for the Blackfoot Agency, was unloaded and the merchandise piled up on the river bank, a part being stored in the fort, while arrangements were being made by Colonel Vaughn for transportation to the Blackfoot Agency, on Sun River, the supervision of which kept the colonel very busy for several days.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Fort Benton was established by the American Fur Company, I think in the year 1832.
a late time of life
From this reading Fifty-four years before this it took Lewis and Clark nearly a year to make the journey from St. Louis to the Great Falls, thirty miles above Fort Benton.
