1835
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From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
1838
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From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
36
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From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
37
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From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
ClimatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
CommissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
divisible by two
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
ExploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
GeologynounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
IthacanounUS /ˈɪθəkə/
a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
social deportment
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
MapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading With a Map of Oregon Territory._ By Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
MissionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading With a Map of Oregon Territory._ By Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
PARKERnounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
PerformedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
ProductionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading With a Map of Oregon Territory._ By Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading With a Map of Oregon Territory._ By Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions sent him out to ascertain by personal observation the condition and character of the Indian nations and tribes, and the opportunities for introducing the Gospel and civilization among them.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
belonging to which person
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As may be imagined from this title, Mr. Parker was a missionary whose business in setting out into the wild West was to spread the Gospel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a Map of Oregon Territory._ By Rev. Samuel Parker, A.M.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes in a more or less ponderous style, and his mind is dominated, as is natural, by the missionary idea, to such an extent that his book at times even has something of the flavor of some of the volumes of the _Jesuit Relations_.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
a late time of life
From this reading SAMUEL PARKER In the year 1838 there was published in Ithaca, N. Y., by the author, the _Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A. B. C. F. M., Performed in the Years 1835, ’36, and ’37; Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, and Productions; and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives.
