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From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
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From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
30
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From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
from appearances alone
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
the act of consuming food
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
ferryingnounUS /ˈferiɪŋ/
transport by boat or aircraft
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
Helvetianoun
the Latin name for Switzerland
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
Joaquin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
held or filled or in use
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
tamenessnoun
the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
having come into contact
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading 3d.--To-day we touched several times the San Joaquin river--here a fine-looking tranquil stream, with a slight current, and apparently deep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 2d.--The day was occupied in building a boat, and ferrying our baggage across the river; and we encamped on the bank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
wheat-fields
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From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
in or at the place that
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
a Caucasian
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading It resembled the Missouri in color, with occasional points of white sand; and its banks, where steep, were a kind of sandy clay; its average width appeared to be about eighty yards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large fishing eagle was slowly sailing along, looking after salmon; and there were some pretty birds in the timber, with partridges, ducks and geese innumerable in the neighborhood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading We were struck with the tameness of the latter bird at Helvetia, scattered about in flocks near the wheat-fields, and eating grass on the prairie; a horseman would ride by within 30 yards, without disturbing them.
