Chapter XV

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From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading What's become of it?"

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

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From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

divisible by two

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

to a considerable degree

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What's become of it?"

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From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

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From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

on one occasion

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

having a point

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see much of a fort left here now.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

express in words

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

furnished with or made of wood or timbers

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But the _Journal_ and other books tell us that here or about here is where the old stockade once stood.

under normal conditions

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

(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 AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.

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From this reading What's become of it?"

at the time that

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

in or at the place that

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading AMONG THE MANDANS "Well," said Jesse, late the next afternoon, when, in accordance with his promise, this new friend had pointed out the place where, the expert investigators usually agreed, the explorers built their winter quarters in the year 1804--near the plot called Elm Point, even now heavily timbered.

a late time of life

From this reading "What becomes of any house built of cottonwood logs in ten or twenty years?" smiled his uncle.