used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
(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 their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
have
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
Dalles
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From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
Fitzpatrick
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From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
Fremont's
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From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Return--Suffering for Food--A Royal Feast--On the Lewis Fork--Fort Hall--Division of the Party--Arrival at Dalles--The Sierra Nevada--Preparations for the Passage Through the Mountains--Fremont's Account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The expected Fitzpatrick and the provisions did not show themselves and the party began to suffer for food.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following morning was clear and beautiful and they returned by the same route, ascending the valley of Bear River toward the north.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The explorers remained in camp the next day and boiled down some of the water from the lake, thereby obtaining considerable salt.
at the time that
From this reading When their situation became serious, Fremont permitted a horse to be killed and then all enjoyed one of their old fashioned feasts.
