plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
in the past
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
engagé
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From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
ex-Custer
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From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
highest in quality
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
and nothing more
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
immediately past
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
held dear
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.
the force of workers available
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
replicateverbUS /ˈrepləkeɪt/
bend or turn backward
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
Saskatchewan-Missouri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
cut with a saw
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
Schoonover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as possible.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading At first an _engagé_ of the Hudson's Bay Company, then of the American Fur Company, and finally free trapper, Hugh Monroe saw more "new country" and had more adventures than most of the early men of the West.
which person or people
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
belonging to which person
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Italic text has been marked with _underscores_.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading _The drawings are by Frank E. Schoonover_ One of the greatest pleasures of my long life on the plains was my intimate friendship with Hugh Monroe, or Rising Wolf, whose tale of his first experiences upon the Saskatchewan-Missouri River plains is set forth in _Rising Wolf_ just as I had it from him before the lodge fires of the long ago.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last years of his long life he lived much with his grandson, William Jackson, ex-Custer scout, who was my partner, and we loved to have him with us.
