1793
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From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
1812
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From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
CompaniesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
depredationnounUS /ˌdeprəˈdeɪʃən/
an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
knaverynoun
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
MacKenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
MOUNTAINEERSnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
North-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
out-herods
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From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
the act of punishing
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
scamperingverbUS /ˈskæmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indians from both sides of the international boundary committed every depredation, and evaded punishment by scampering across the line to the protection of another flag.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Alexander MacKenzie of the North-West Company had been the first of the Canadian traders to cross the Rockies, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The War of 1812 had demoralized the American fur trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOUNTAINEERS It was in the Rocky Mountains that American trapping attained its climax of heroism and dauntless daring and knavery that out-herods comparison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
a late time of life
From this reading The result was that in less than fifteen years the fur posts of the North-West and Hudson's Bay Companies were dotted like beads on a rosary down the course of the mountain rivers to the boundary.
