Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

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

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

set up or found

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

the act of departing

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

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

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

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

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

not any; not one

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

on one occasion

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

not used up

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

with honesty

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

a quantity of money

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I knew a little more of the geography of the country than I did on my arrival, but the immense distance no way daunted me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

from that place or that time

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

the topmost one of two

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

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

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On making further inquiries of the ship-broker, I discovered that there was a possibility of Captain Dean's going to New Orleans, and I at once formed the idea of finding my way, by land and river, to that city.

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 I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

at the time that

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An American vessel, which I found at Goodrich, conveyed me, through Lake Huron, to a fort at the southern extremity of Lake Michigan, called, if I recollect rightly, Fort Dearborn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I had a good sum remaining from the sale of the peltries I had saved; and with this in my pockets I once more started for the lakes of Upper Canada, purposing from thence to work my way through the western States down the Mississippi to New Orleans.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I wanted to visit the States, and I was certain that my gun would always afford me the means of proceeding by any public conveyance, when I required it.