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From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
Armstrongs
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From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
COLUMBIAnounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
dearly loved
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
etc
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From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
how
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From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
immediately past
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
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 By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
PIONEERnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
express in words
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
typifiedverbUS /ˈtɪpəfaɪd/
inflected form of “typify” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading Our country is deeply indebted to the class of pioneers typified by the Armstrong boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
at the time that
From this reading First Impression, May, 1916 DEAR BOYS:-- The time has at last arrived when we must say good-bye to our pioneer friends, the Armstrongs.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE COLUMBIA, Or: In the Wilderness of the Great Northwest 1.25 THE PAGE COMPANY 53 Beacon Street Boston, Mass.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading By HARRISON ADAMS Author of "The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio," "The Pioneer Boys of the Missouri," "The Pioneer Boys of the Yellowstone," etc.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will remember how we have followed their adventurous careers down the Ohio, along the Mississippi, then up the great Missouri to the wonder country of the Yellowstone; and now, between the covers of the present volume, are narrated the concluding incidents in the story of "Westward Ho!"
