Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

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From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

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From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

from one side of something to the other

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading Columbus set out to find Asia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading Columbus set out to find Asia.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Columbus set out to find Asia.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the quality of being humane

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

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From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the force of workers available

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They set out on the far quest of a crack-brained idealist's dream.

plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They pulled up at a foreshortened purpose; but the unaccomplished aim did more for humanity than the idealist's dream.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

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 1730-1750 THE SEARCH FOR THE WESTERN SEA[1] M. de la Verendrye continues the Exploration of the Great Northwest by establishing a Chain of Fur Posts across the Continent--Privations of the Explorers and the Massacre of Twenty Followers--His Sons visit the Mandans and discover the Rockies--The Valley of the Saskatchewan is next explored, but Jealousy thwarts the Explorer, and he dies in Poverty

which person or people

From this reading I 1731-1736 A curious paradox is that the men who have done the most for North America did not intend to do so.