Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

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

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

serving as an essential component

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

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From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

opinion or judgment

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

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

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

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 The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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From this reading [oe] represents the oe-ligature.

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From this reading [oe] represents the oe-ligature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading [oe] represents the oe-ligature.

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From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

without speaking

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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 A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

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

From this reading [oe] represents the oe-ligature.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

in or at that place or location

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

plural of “trailer” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

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

From this reading The splendid stream, called by the Indians "The Beautiful River," flowed silently, a huge flood between high banks, and there was not one among the voyagers who did not feel instinctively the depths beneath him.

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

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

during the time that

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

which person or people

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The fleet of boats and canoes bearing supplies for the far east turned from the Mississippi into the wide mouth of the Ohio, and it seemed, for a time, that they had come into a larger river instead of a tributary.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York and London D. Appleton and Company "The Riflemen of the Ohio," while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul Cotter, and their friends, who were the central characters in "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Keepers of the Trail," "The Eyes of the Woods," and "The Free Rangers."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A Story of Early Days along "The Beautiful River" Author of "The Young Trailers," "The Forest Runners," "The Free Rangers," Etc.