Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

(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 All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

for the reason that

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

for a short time

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

foster the growth of

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

one or the other of two

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading THE EMIGRANTS.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

beyond normal limits

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a social unit living together

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The history of one emigrant is that of the mass.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The history of one emigrant is that of the mass.

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 As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

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 As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a particular point in time

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The history of one emigrant is that of the mass.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

participate in games or sport

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

express in speech

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

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 As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The history of one emigrant is that of the mass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EMIGRANTS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

the topmost one of two

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

at the time that

From this reading When he went out on the trail, the hunter's old experience did not deceive him; and the traces he had followed up were really those of an emigrant family.

which person or people

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As it is destined to play a certain part in our story, we will introduce it to the reader, and explain, as briefly as possible, by what chain of events it was at this moment encamped on the prairies of the Upper Mississippi, or, to speak like the learned, on the banks of the Missouri.

a late time of life

From this reading All are people who, burdened by a numerous family, find a difficulty in rendering their children independent, either through the bad quality of the land they cultivate, or because, in proportion as the population increases, the land, in the course of a few years, gains an excessive value.