Chapter III

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From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

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

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

a farewell remark

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

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

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

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From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

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From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

get or gather together

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

plural of “fossil” — someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

plural of “freighter” — a cargo ship

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

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

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

the act of departing

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

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 Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

above and across; more than

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

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

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

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

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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

From this reading The first object of special interest passed was a natural gas flow, occurring on the left bank about fifteen miles below the Rapid.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At this place a considerable volume of gas is continually discharging, and may be seen bubbling up through the water over a considerable area, as well as escaping from rifts in the bank.

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

From this reading _RUNNING THE RAPIDS._ Before leaving the Grand Rapid several good photographs of it were obtained, and then on the morning of the 7th of June, bidding adieu to Inspector Howard, and leaving our supplies in the freighters’ hands, we started down the river for Fort McMurray.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Eight or ten miles farther down stream came the Brûle Rapids, the first of the long series, and though they might easily have been run, we did not try it, as my brother wished to remain on shore for some time to collect fossils.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The gas burns with a hot pale blue flame, and is said to be used at times by boatmen for cooking purposes.