Chapter VIII · The Salt Springs—a Startling Discovery

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

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

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From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

moving toward the east

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

most important element

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

occurring from time to time

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

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

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a course of conduct

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

engagingly stimulating or provocative

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

the season of growth

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

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

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

in the direction of

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

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

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading At a distance of two days’ journey eastward from the cabin on the Cuyahoga, a branch of this trail forked off and led on to a much frequented “salt lick” or spring of salty water, near the Mahoning river.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The general direction of its course was east and west.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At occasional intervals Delawares and others followed this path in traveling toward Fort Pitt, or in journeying from that point to Sandusky and the country of the Wyandots near the lake, farther to the west or to the Maumee which lay beyond.

a late time of life

From this reading This trail was not used a great deal, but it was, for the most part, along its route that the two boys had first made their way into the Ohio wilds two years before.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Besides the much traveled path extending south from the river on which the cabin of the youthful pioneers was situated, to the main branch of the Muskingum, there was another thoroughfare of the Indians in the vicinity.