15
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From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
24
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From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
65
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From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
81
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From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
bamboos
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From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
BARRIERnounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
gotten under control
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
DepotsnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊz/
plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
Hooper
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From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
hoosh
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From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
Jehu
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From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
LatitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
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 That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
march in a procession
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
attach to a support
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
OatesnounUS /oʊts/
English conspirator who claimed that there was a Jesuit plot to assassinate Charles II (1649-1705)
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
and nothing more
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
pemmicannoun
lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
pony-meat
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From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
in the near future
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On November 24 Oates slew poor old "Jehu" by a pistol shot in Latitude 81 degrees 15 minutes--this being the first pony to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But hunger soon defeated sentiment, and we grew to relish our pony-meat cooked in the pemmican "hoosh."
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Each depot contained one week's rations for every returning unit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BARRIER STAGE Depots were made every 65 miles: they were marked by big black flags flying from bamboos, and we saw one of them, Mount Hooper, nine miles away.
at the time that
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That outward Barrier march will long be remembered, it was so full of life, health, and hope--our only sad days came when the ponies were killed, one by one.
