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From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
anew
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
Assiniboines
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From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
lacking funds
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
unvarying in nature
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
CypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
being one more than seven
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
fordableadjective
shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
set up or found
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
hobblesnounUS /ˈhɑːbəlz/
plural of “hobble” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
not any; not one
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
Pembina
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From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
not used up
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On his journey back to the Pembina River, Henry had an experience comical to read about, but not to endure.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A few days later the horses, troubled by mosquitoes, broke their ropes, and eight of them ran off in their hobbles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We took the traverse for the mountain, but on coming to Cypress River found it had overflowed its banks about three acres on each side, and could find no fordable place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading These could not be found again, and some of the people were obliged to go forward on foot, while the baggage was loaded on the remaining horses.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY (THE YOUNGER) III On July 28 they started on their return to the north, in constant fears and alarms lest the Assiniboines should steal their horses.
