13th
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From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
1833
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From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
Bonneville
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From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
buffaloes
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From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
Cornicenoun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
HolenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
Pierre'snounUS /piˈerz/
possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On the 13th of July (1833), Captain Bonneville arrived at Green River.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
strewed
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From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident that Indians had recently been there, and in great numbers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In consequence, very probably, of the military precautions of Captain Bonneville, he conducted his party in safety through this hazardous region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No accident of a disastrous kind occurred, excepting the loss of a horse, which, in passing along the giddy edge of a precipice, called the Cornice, a dangerous pass between Jackson’s and Pierre’s Hole, fell over the brink, and was dashed to pieces.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he entered the valley, he beheld it strewed in every direction with the carcasses of buffaloes.
