Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

(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 Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

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From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

the act of digging

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

divisible by two

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

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

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

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

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

one of four equal parts

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

put a saddle on

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

a large beer glass

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could have been more fortunate than our proceeding by sea.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

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

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

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

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.

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

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

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

From this reading On the fourth day we were lying to, at a quarter of a mile from the shore, exactly under the parallel of 39° north latitude, and at the southern point of a mountain called the Crooked Back-bone.

at the time that

From this reading Among other things presented to me in Monterey, were two large boxes covered with tin, and containing English fire-works, which, in the course of events, performed prodigies, and saved many scalps when all hope of succour had been entirely given up.

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

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

during the time that

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Indians first landed in a small canoe we had provided ourselves with, to see if the coast was clear; and in the evening the schooner was far on her way back, while we were digging a cachette to conceal the baggage, which we could not carry.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Even my saddle was wrapped up in a piece of canvas, and deposited in a deep bed of shale.