Chapter VI

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From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

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

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

a member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

travel across or pass over

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

at a previous time

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

set up or found

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

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

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

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From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

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 ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

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From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

continue talking

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

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

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Peace River takes its name from the settlement of their differences at Peace Point by the Knisteneaux and Beaver Indians.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

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

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

toward the west

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

at the time that

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

in or to any place at all

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They drove both these tribes before them, when the latter proceeded down the river from the Lake of the Hills, in consequence of which that part of it obtained the name of the Slave River.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “When this country was formerly invaded by the Knisteneaux they found the Beaver Indians inhabiting the land about the Portage La Loche; and the adjoining tribes were those whom they called Slaves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The former proceeded up the river, and when the Knisteneaux made peace with them, this place was settled to be the boundary.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading ALEXANDER MACKENZIE II On October 10, 1792, Alexander Mackenzie left Fort Chipewyan to proceed up Peace River, his purpose being to go up the stream so far as the season would permit, and, wintering wherever he must, to cross the mountains at its head and continue westward, if possible, to the Pacific Ocean.