AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
chapparal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
CREEKnounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
darkey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
ELKnounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
EXPEDITIONnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
FEVERnounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
good-sized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
KLAMATHnoun
a river flowing southwest from Oregon through northern California to the Pacific Ocean
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
live-oak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
LIVELYadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
MODOC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
PETALUMA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
redwoodnounUS /ˈredwʊd/
the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Here was live-oak timber, with now and then a redwood, and in places the chapparal was thick, and there was no end to deer sign.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We had plenty of shelter in case of storm, having two good-sized tents in the outfit and only six men, not counting the darkey cook, who, however, always does count in an expedition like that.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading At this time there were no steamers running across the bay in the direction we wished to go, so we hired a tug to take us over to the mouth of Petaluma creek, near which we proposed to pitch our hunting camp.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HUNT ON PETALUMA CREEK.--ELK FEVER BREAKS OUT.--THE EXPEDITION TO KLAMATH LAKE.--A LIVELY BRUSH WITH MODOC INDIANS.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The hunting party made up at the Fort was ready early in December, and we pulled out, promising to be home by New Year's day, at the latest.
