1876
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From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
BADadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
BOLDadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
CRUTCHESnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
DAVISnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
DONEadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
GRATITUDEnounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
MOSTadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
NOWadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
SHOWSnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
SURROUNDEDadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last of February or first of March, 1876, that we started for St. Louis Valley.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The ninth day out we came in sight of the valley from the west side.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DAVIS SHOWS HER GRATITUDE.--THE MOST OF MY WORK NOW DONE ON CRUTCHES.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had visited this valley twice, but had come in both times from the opposite direction to which we would have to enter the valley in going from camp, consequently I was at a loss to know just which direction to go from camp to strike the valley where we wanted to enter it, but we struck out southeast, taking twenty days' provisions with us.
WOUNDnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED."--A BOLD DASH AND A BAD WOUND--MRS.
