used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
AlarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
AscentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Alarming news awaited Fremont at Fort Laramie.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
ExploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
Fremont's
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From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
brought together in one place
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
the force of workers available
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
MolestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
go across or through
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
PressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
StartsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alarming News--Fremont Presses Forward and is Not Molested--Arrival at South Pass--Fremont's Account of the Ascent of the Highest Peak of the Rocky Mountains--The Return to Fort Laramie--Carson Starts for New Mexico--End of Fremont's First Exploring Expedition.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
which person or people
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
belonging to which person
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They had already massacred a number and it was impossible for Fremont and his party to get through without a battle in which they were likely to be overwhelmed.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading A number of trappers informed them that the Sioux, through whose country their route lay, were excited to exasperation by several recent conflicts with hunters in which the red men were worsted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Sioux warriors were gathered in large numbers and would attack any white men who ventured beyond the fort.
