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From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
5th
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From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
6th
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From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
CreesnounUS /kriːz/
plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
dog-travel
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From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
set up or found
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
hold firmly
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
half-breeds
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From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
not any; not one
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
and nothing more
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
with speed
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
not in physical motion
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Arrived at Battle River, I found that the Crees had disappeared since my former visit; the place was now tenanted only by a few Indians and half-breeds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the 5th of January before the return of the dogs from an Indian trade enabled me to get away from Fort Pitt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In two days travel we ran the length of the river between Fort Pitt and Battle River, travelling rapidly over the ice down the centre of the stream.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the days I had remained in the fort the snow covering had deepened on the plains and winter had got a still firmer grasp upon the river and meadow.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading The dogs were good ones, the drivers well versed in their work, and although the thermometer stood at 20 degrees below zero on the evening of the 6th, the whole run tended in no small degree to improve the general opinion which I had previously formed upon the delights of dog-travel.
