used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
aer
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From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
(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 "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
AustraliansnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljənz/
plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
cosnounUS /kɔːs/
ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
didn't
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From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
don't
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From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
ef
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From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
else
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From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
fer
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From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
set up or found
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
half-breeds
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From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
half-frozen
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From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
How
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From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
Hurley's
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From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
Joe
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From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
not any; not one
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
OntarionounUS /ɑːnˈterioʊ/
the smallest of the Great Lakes
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
sayin
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From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
snow-coveredadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
they're
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From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
very small
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
UnfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
at the time that
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hurley's Conspiracy is Unfolded Nowhere else in the vast territories of the Dominion of Canada could Joe and his two comrades have come upon a spot more suited to their purpose than was the tiny island which cropped out almost in the centre of the frozen and snow-covered surface of the vast lake they had encountered during their prospecting tour in New Ontario.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I allow that when we made back to our camp this afternoon things was looking uncommonly black, and ef we had found that all our traps had been taken or burned by them half-breeds, why, in course we should ha' been up a gum tree, as Australians is fond of saying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It aer a fair treat," observed Hank, rubbing his half-frozen hands together, with a gusto there was no mistaking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jest fer this reason: there's Australians comes to Canada--not 'cos they don't like their own country, for I never heard of one as didn't swear by Australia; but, you see, things don't move quite as fast out there as they do here.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading How do I know they're fond o' sayin' that, young feller?" he asked, with an appearance of severity he was far from feeling; for Joe had laughingly asked the question.
