used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
anew
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
move towards
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
BisonnounUS /ˈbaɪsən/
any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
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neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
DisappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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EmployverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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EntersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
brought together in one place
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
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pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
not any; not one
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
recurring again and again
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
only a very short time before
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
TradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
hard to endure
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The country as a rule, was a good one for those valuable animals, but the visitors were disappointed to learn they were unusually scarce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
at the time that
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the approach of cool weather, preparations were made for the fall hunt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When all was ready, the trappers headed for the Yellowstone, which was reached without mishap, and they immediately set their traps.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When it became evident that it was useless to work on the Yellowstone, they gathered up their traps and made their way to the Big Horn, but, failing again, tried their fortunes on other rivers in that vicinity with no better results.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading On the Yellowstone--Repeated Disappointments--Carson Enters the Employ of a Hudson Bay Trader--Poor Success--A Trying Journey--Arrival at Fort Hall--The American Buffalo or Bison.
