used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
Bent's
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From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
Fremont's
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From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
HearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
ten 10s
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
Re-engaged
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From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Carson felt a strong attachment for his old leader and galloped nearly a hundred miles to overtake him.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
SurprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fremont gave the mountaineer most cordial greeting and insisted so strongly on his accompanying him that Carson could not refuse.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Kit Carson Hears Surprising News--He Visits Fremont--Is Re-engaged as Guide--Fremont's Account of his Visit to Salt Lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit Carson was astonished on reaching Bent's Fort to learn that Lieutenant Fremont had gone by on his second exploring expedition but a few days before.
WilkesnounUS /wɪlks/
English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The object of Fremont's second exploration was to connect the survey of the previous year with those of Commander Wilkes on the Pacific coast.
