Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

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

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

later than; following

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

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

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

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

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

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From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

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

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

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

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

a trodden path

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

very recently

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

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

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

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

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

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From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

a course of conduct

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

a coniferous tree

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

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

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

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

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

a large number or amount

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

plural of “sawmill” — a large sawing machine

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

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

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

the season of growth

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

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

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

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

From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading They named these boats _Polly_ and _Unity_, after the two fine sloops which carried lumber from Machias to Boston and returned with cargoes of provisions for the little settlement.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The river, unusually full with the spring rains, dashed against its banks as if inviting the little girls to play a game with it.

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

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

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

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From this reading Anna and Rebecca Weston, carrying a big basket between them, ran along the path that led from their home to the Machias River.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Usually Anna and Rebecca were quite ready to linger at the small coves which crept in so near to the footpath, and sail boats made of pieces of birch-bark, with alder twigs for masts and broad oak leaves for sails.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a pleasant May morning in 1775, and the air was filled with the fragrance of the freshly cut pine logs that had been poled down the river in big rafts to be cut into planks and boards at the big sawmills.