Chapter VII

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From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

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

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

having companions or an escort

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

possessive form of “astor” — British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

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 Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

in a willing manner

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

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

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

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

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

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From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

the force of workers available

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

management that is careless or inefficient

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

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

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

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

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

and nothing more

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

following in time or order

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of the Nor'westers who entered Astor's service was Alexander Mackay, Mackenzie's companion on the journey to the coast; another was a brother of the Stuart who had accompanied Fraser through New Caledonia; and a third was a {100} brother of the M'Dougall who commanded Fort M'Leod, the first fort built by the Nor'westers in New Caledonia.

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

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

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From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

in the direction of

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some of these men were dispatched round the Horn in the _Tonquin_ to the mouth of the Columbia; while another party went overland from Mackinaw and St Louis, following the trail of Lewis and Clark.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

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

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

during the time that

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

which person or people

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the light of subsequent developments, it is a matter for speculation whether these Nor'westers joined Astor purposely to overthrow his scheme in the interests of their old company; or were later bribed to desert him; or, as is most likely, simply grew dissatisfied with the inexperienced, blundering mismanagement of Astor's company, and reverted gladly to their old service.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THOMPSON AND THE ASTORIANS While Fraser was working down the wild canyons of the great river which now bears his name, other fur traders were looking towards the Pacific ocean.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading In 1810 John Jacob Astor, a New York merchant, who bought furs from the Nor'westers in Montreal for shipment to Germany, formed the Pacific Fur Company, and took into its service a number of the partners and servants of the North-West Company.