acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
ahsahta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
betaken
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From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
bighornnounUS /ˈbɪɡhɔːrn/
a river that flows from central Wyoming to the Yellowstone River in southern Montana
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
Bonneville
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From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
fish-traps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
GunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
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 In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
Shoshonies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The greater part of the tribe, however, had penetrated the mountains to hunt the elk, deer, and ahsahta or bighorn.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In proceeding along Snake River, he found small hordes of Shoshonies lingering upon the minor streams, and living upon trout and other fish, which they catch in great numbers at this season in fish-traps.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He soon ascertained that they had been starved out of this tract of country, and had betaken themselves to the buffalo region, whither he now shaped his course.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After crossing Gun Creek, they met with various signs that white people were in the neighborhood, and Captain Bonneville made earnest exertions to discover whether they were any of his own people, that he might join them.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Nothing particularly worthy of note occurred during several days as the party proceeded up along Snake River and across its tributary streams.
