Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

later than; following

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

anew

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The meeting proved to be mutually agreeable.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The meeting proved to be mutually agreeable.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

confined by bonds

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

traveling across

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

driven insane

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

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From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting proved to be mutually agreeable.

the force of workers available

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading The meeting proved to be mutually agreeable.

absolutely essential

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a state in the western United States

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

on one occasion

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The meeting proved to be mutually agreeable.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

inflected form of “retake” — take back by force, as after a battle

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Accordingly, he started on his trail: and, after seventy miles of travel, came up with him.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A few days before Kit Carson's arrival at Bent's Fort, Col. Fremont had passed by and had informed the Traders there that he was bound on another Exploring Expedition.

during the time that

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

a Caucasian

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kit Carson visits Fremont's Camp--Goes on the Second Exploring Expedition--The Necessary Arrangements--Trip to Salt Lake--Explorations there--Carson is dispatched to Fort Hall for Supplies--Their Operations at Salt Lake--The Great Island--The Journey to the Columbia River in Oregon--Incidents on the Route--Tlamath Lake--The Journey to California--The Trials and Privations met with while crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains--Mr. Preuss is lost but finds the Party again--Arrival at Sutter's Fort in a Destitute Condition--Two of the Party become deranged--The Route on the Return Trip--Mexicans come into their Camp asking Aid and Protection--Indian Depredations--Carson and Godey start on a Daring Adventure--The Pursuit--The Thieves overtaken--These Two White Men attack Thirty Indians--The Victory--Horses retaken--The Return to Camp--One of their Companions killed--The Journey continued--Arrival at Bent's Fort--The "Fourth of July" Dinner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having finished up his business with the Mexicans, Kit thought he would like to see his old commander once again.