Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

being joined in close association

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

for the reason that

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

a young person of either sex

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

the act of discovering something

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

plural of “dynasty” — a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

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

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

the act of departing

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

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

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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 We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

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

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

not any; not one

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

not one, and not any

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

go across or through

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

express in words

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

acceptable for a long time

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

the upper part of anything

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

of the highest quality

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

up to a particular time

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

being of use or service

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

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

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

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

From this reading This is especially useful as a method in studying the history of the West of the trans-Missouri.

at the time that

From this reading We know that Frémont, when he stood at the South Pass, was in the middle of a country that had been well known when he was a child.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPLORERS OF THE TRANS-MISSOURI It is customary to read and to teach history in the time-honored fashion which begins at the beginning and comes on down until to-day, not skipping the battles and not forgetting the tables of dynasties, royal or political.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without wishing to be eccentric or iconoclastic, none the less one may venture to suggest that there may be a certain virtue in beginning with events well within our reach and comprehension, and then going backward, which is to say going forward, in our knowledge of our field.

a late time of life

From this reading We have seen that the first Frémont expedition had no feature of discovery attached to it beyond the climbing to the top of a mountain that had been known by many for years, but which no one else had wanted to climb, because of the general knowledge of the fact that buffalo and beaver did not reside on the mountain tops.