the state of being absent
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know where it is?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know where it is?
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know where it is?
immediately past
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
the force of workers available
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
Moultrie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
NavajonounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/
a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
RUSHINGnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
cut with a saw
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
Thorn'snounUS /θɔːrnz/
possessive form of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
hard to endure
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
in or at the place that
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
a Caucasian
From this reading DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER "We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson.
which person or people
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
an affirmative
From this reading The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
