1820
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From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
1832
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
1834
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
1839
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
1842
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
in addition
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The reasons for this become apparent on a moment's thought.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The reasons for this become apparent on a moment's thought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
Bonneville
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
at any time
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The reasons for this become apparent on a moment's thought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
OREGONnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
a person who is being chased
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reasons for this become apparent on a moment's thought.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
Spalding
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The reasons for this become apparent on a moment's thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
transcontinentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE OREGON TRAIL We were now upon the most frequented thoroughfare of western transcontinental travel, known as the old Oregon trail, and this course was pursued for the succeeding two weeks.
at the time that
From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
Whiteman
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From this reading It also appears to have been followed by Captain E. D. Bonneville and his company in 1832, and in 1834 and 1839 by Whiteman and Spalding, the missionaries to Oregon; also by Colonel John C. Fremont in 1842, when on his first exploring expedition.
which person or people
From this reading It was the route taken by Major Stephen Long, who in 1820 explored this valley as far west as the junction of the North and the South Platte.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While these western trails may not have been the scenes of conflict in which numbers were engaged on any one occasion, nevertheless, for two generations they have doubtless been the theatre of a greater number of encounters with Indians than have ever occurred in any other equal area of our country.
