Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

later than; following

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

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

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

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From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

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From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

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

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

strongly attracted

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

characterized by great determination

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

plural of “encampment” — a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

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From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

a vast multitude

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

not any; not one

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

fraught with danger

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

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

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the following morning they passed out at the head of the mountain gorge and sallied forth into the open plain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

excessively greedy and grasping

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

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

From this reading THE continued absence of Matthieu and his party had, by this time, caused great uneasiness in the mind of Captain Bonneville; and, finding there was no dependence to be placed upon the perseverance and courage of scouting parties in so perilous a quest, he determined to set out himself on the search, and to keep on until he should ascertain something of the object of his solicitude.

look attentively

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Accordingly on the 20th December he left the camp, accompanied by thirteen stark trappers and hunters, all well mounted and armed for dangerous enterprise.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading A hunt after hunters--Hungry times--A voracious repast-- Wintry weather--Godin’s River--Splendid winter scene on the great--Lava Plain of Snake River--Severe travelling and tramping in the snow--Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman--Encampment on Snake River--Banneck Indians--The horse chief--His charmed life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they confidently expected a brush with the Blackfeet, or some other predatory horde, they moved with great circumspection, and kept vigilant watch in their encampments.