1399
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3571
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3736
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
camp-fire
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From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
fireplacesnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪsəz/
plural of “fireplace” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
formatted
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alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
Fraktur
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many times at short intervals
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
of great significance or value
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
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of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
a formation of people or things one beside another
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
held dear
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
engage in
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
very unhappy; full of misery
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misererable
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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
and nothing more
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
past form of “print” — put into print
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recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
seventiesnounUS /ˈsevəntiz/
the decade from 1970 to 1979
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
not in physical motion
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
teriffic
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terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were together in the Indian camps and trading posts often for months at a time; he loved to recount his adventures in still earlier days, and thus it was that I learned the facts of his life.
at the time that
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The stories that he told by the evening camp-fire and before the comfortable fireplaces of our various posts, on long winter days, were impressed upon my memory, but to make sure of them I frequently took notes of the more important points.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Indians in the Rockies With the Indians in The Rockies Preface When in the seventies I turned my back on civilization and joined the trappers and traders of the Northwest, Thomas Fox became my friend.
