used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
for the reason that
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
Cameron's
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From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
Crusoe
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From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
fur-traders
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From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
Henri
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From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
Joe
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From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
immediately past
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
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 Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
come together
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
the force of workers available
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
arrange in a container
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
get by special effort
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _New plans_--_Our travellers join the fur-traders, and see many strange things_--_A curious fight_--_A narrow escape, and a prisoner taken_.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Not long after the events related in the last chapter, our four friends--Dick, and Joe, and Henri, and Crusoe--agreed to become for a time members of Walter Cameron's band of trappers.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Joe joined because one of the objects which the traders had in view was similar to his own mission--namely, the promoting of peace among the various Indian tribes of the mountains and plains to the west.
which person or people
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Besides, as the traders carried about a large supply of goods with them, he could easily replenish his own nearly exhausted pack by hunting wild animals and exchanging their skins for such articles as he might require.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe, therefore, thought it a good opportunity of travelling with a band of men who could secure him a favourable hearing from the Indian tribes they might chance to meet with in the course of their wanderings.
