used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
affixverbUS /ˈæfɪks/
attach to
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
anew
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
(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 "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
without doubt or question
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is the only thing we can do, Roger!"
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
gulpingnounUS /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
Mandan
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From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
MANDANS
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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
a particular point in time
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
Roger
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From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
express in speech
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
THAT'S
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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
a special situation
From this reading "It is the only thing we can do, Roger!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
wellingverbUS /ˈwelɪŋ/
-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid
From this reading Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled, although a moment before he had felt the bitter tears of disappointment welling into his eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
at the time that
From this reading THE VILLAGE OF THE MANDANS "THAT'S a bitter disappointment, Captain Lewis," declared Dick, when he could speak clearly, after gulping down the lump that arose in his throat.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, both Captain Clark and myself will only too gladly witness it, if that would please you."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, I can well understand that it must seem so, after all the adventures and hardships you have met with in order to overtake us," replied the genial leader of the exploring party; "but, then, what is to hinder you from accompanying us as far as the Mandan country, where we will undoubtedly come upon Williams again, and you can induce him to affix his signature to the document?
