150
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From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
anew
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
a youthful male person
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
CampingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
dog-sled
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From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
dog-train
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From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
Draffan
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From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
EdmontonnounUS /ˈedməntən/
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
half the width of an em
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
ImprovisingverbUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “improvise” — perform without preparation
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
engage in
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
Neils
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
come into possession of
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
ScarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
get by special effort
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
the season of growth
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
sufficiencynounUS /səˈfɪʃənsi/
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
accept gladly
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During that winter the Indian camps at which we could obtain provisions were never nearer than about 150 miles, and were sometimes much farther away; and as we intended building the next spring on the site of the new mission, at the river, we had to make every effort to secure a sufficiency of provisions.
which person or people
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later on I traded Williston to William for Neils, the Norwegian, who made several trips with me.
Williston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Scarcity of food--The winter packet--Start for Edmonton for the eastern mails--A lonely journey--Arrive at Fort Edmonton--Start for home--Camping in a storm--Improvising a "Berlin"--Old Draffan--Sleeping on a dog-sled en route--A hearty welcome home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That trip with dog-train was enough for Williston.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He did not want any more of such work, so I took an Indian boy who had joined our party and started out again.
