Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

a youthful male person

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

moving toward the east

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

full of events or incidents

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

a farewell remark

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

come together

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

and nothing more

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

the season of growth

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

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From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

not in physical motion

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

create by training and teaching

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

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

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

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

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When the borders of Missouri were reached, he bade his companions goodbye and made his way back to his old home.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the spring of 1842, Carson went eastward with a train of wagons, carrying goods to the States.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

toward the west

From this reading Carson Visits his Old Home in Missouri--He Goes to St. Louis--Voyage up the Missouri--Makes the Acquaintance of Lieutenant John C. Fremont--Is engaged as a Guide for Fremont's First Expedition--The Start Westward--Various Mishaps--The Emigrants--The False Alarm.

at the time that

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.

which person or people

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

a late time of life

From this reading The years since he turned his back upon his old home had been busy and eventful ones and now, as is often the case with those placed as was he, he longed to visit the scenes of his childhood, and to meet and shake the hands of those of his old friends who were still among the living.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Kit Carson had left his home in Missouri when only a boy and he was now in the prime of a vigorous young manhood.