Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

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

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

a remote and undeveloped area

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “decoy” — a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

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

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

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

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

go away from a place

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “lick” — a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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 The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

on one occasion

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

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From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

the fur of the North American racoon

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

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

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading FARMING AT FOURCHE LE FAVE--A BACKWOODS “FROLIC”--RESIDENCE AT KELFER’S FARM--SCHOOLS--HUNTING EXCURSION.

United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

in the near future

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

plural of “tick” — a metallic tapping sound

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

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

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was very cold; and as we lay at Louisville, taking in more cargo, it began to snow hard.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading The steamer “Artisan,” with cattle, poultry, flour, whiskey, and passengers, carried me down the beautiful Ohio.

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

From this reading Having received a letter from Rutkin, in Louisiana, with whom I had passed some pleasant days, inviting me to visit him, and intending to return to Arkansas to shoot (but to the hills in the west, instead of the swamps), and having nothing to detain me, I accepted the invitation, and taking a hearty leave of all friends, I was soon once more on my way to the south.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Ohio--Partnership in farming--Fourche Le Fave--Mr. Kelfer--Congress land--My cooking operations--Pig-killing--Decoys used in shooting turkeys--Shooting by night--Salt licks--Mosquitoes and ticks--Dissensions on our farm--A grand “frolic”--Canoe voyage through the woods--Sickness--Kelfer and his family--Sessions at Fourche le Fave--Shooting expedition with Slowtrap--Reserve of the Americans--Adventures of the early settlers with Indians--Raccoon shooting--Bee-hunting with bait--Tempest--Panther-hunting.