used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
(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 By Victoria Day all was ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
any thing at all
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
baled
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From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Victoria Day all was ready.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
for the most part
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By Victoria Day all was ready.
well in the past; former
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
Grampierre's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
inventoried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
Mathews
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From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
and nothing more
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
outfittedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪd/
furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By Victoria Day all was ready.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
Stinson
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From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They took the day off to celebrate with games and oratory (chiefly for the benefit of the helpless natives) followed by a big bonfire and dance at Simon Grampierre's up the river.
up-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning the steamboat departed up-stream, taking Captain Stinson, Mathews, and most of the native employees of the post in her crew.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading By Victoria Day all was ready.
someone who visits
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED VISITOR At Fort Enterprise a busy time followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Victoria Day all was ready.
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 The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big steamboat ("big" of course only for lack of anything bigger than a launch to compare with) had to be put in the water and outfitted, and the season's catch of fur inventoried, baled and put aboard.
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