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From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
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From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SILVER EXPEDITION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
beaver-trapping
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From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
Cockrell
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From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
travel across or pass over
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
placed crosswise
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
the act of consuming food
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A SILVER EXPEDITION.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
immediately past
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
MajorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
not any; not one
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
and nothing more
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A SILVER EXPEDITION.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At that time, men attempting to cross the plains had no means of carrying food supplies to last more than a week, or ten days at the outside.
at the time that
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
which person or people
From this reading These twenty-five men elected James Cockrell their captain, as he was the only man of the party who had crossed the plains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When their scanty supply of provisions was exhausted, they depended solely upon the game they might chance to kill, invariably eating this without salt.
a late time of life
From this reading In the summer of 1827 my father, Benjamin Majors, with twenty-four other men, formed a party to go to the Rocky Mountains in search of a silver mine that had been discovered by James Cockrell,[1] while on a beaver-trapping expedition some four years previous.
