used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
AmbushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
DaringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
DisappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
full of life and energy
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
engage in
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
as might be expected
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
absolutely essential
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
not any; not one
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
go across or through
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
carry out
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
