AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
Beckwith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
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 This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
emptiesnounUS /ˈemptiz/
plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
FAILSverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
GILAnounUS /ˈɡiːlə/
a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
IMPARTverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
Jose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
leftnounUS /left/
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 TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
MojavenounUS /moʊˈhɑːvi/
a member of the North American Indian people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona and Nevada and California
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
PIMAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
RECOGNIZEverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
SaltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
TAOSnounUS /taʊz/
a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
TRAPPINGnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
UNCLEnounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The following day we pulled for the trapping region, by way of the old San Jose mission, and from there to the old mission of San Gabriel, thence across the Mojave desert.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was early in January, and we found plenty of beaver that were easy to catch.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We then traveled up what is known as Salt river, some distance from where we crossed the Gila.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading From there we struck out for the mouth of the Gila river, and crossed just where it empties into the Colorado.
WHITEnounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TRAPPING ON THE GILA.--THE PIMAS IMPART A SECRET.--RESCUE OF A WHITE GIRL.--A YOUNG INDIAN AGENT.--VISIT TO TAOS.--UNCLE KIT FAILS TO RECOGNIZE ME The same day that I left the Fort, Jim Beckwith came down to the boat bringing my horses, twelve in number, and after buying our outfit for camping, provisions, and so on, we bought quite a lot of beads, blankets, cheap rings and such goods as we could trade to the Indians for furs.
