used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
a youthful male person
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
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 Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
encampverbUS /ɪnˈkæmp/
live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
fortnight's
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From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
set up or found
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
brought together in one place
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
on one occasion
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
unusual or striking
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
StartsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
StirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Carson gathered the horses together and set out on his return.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
TrappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
accept gladly
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some days later, several trappers entered camp with the statement that a large body of hunters were on Snake River, a fortnight's journey distant.
at the time that
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Lee at once set out with his men and found the company who gave them a warm welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carson Returns with the Recovered Property--Journey to Snake River--Starts on a Trapping Expedition with Three Companions--Carson's Stirring Adventure with Two Grizzly Bears.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The distance was considerable and he was compelled to encamp more than once on the road, while he was continually exposed to attack from Indians, but with that remarkable skill and foresight which distinguished him when a boy, he reached home without the slightest mishap and turned over the recovered animals to their owner.
