used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
ChasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
unusual or striking
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
St
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From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
Sword-Fish
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From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
Tadousac
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From this reading Tadousac.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
WhalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A sail down the St. Lawrence—Sword-Fish—Chasing a Whale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have not visited Canada for the purpose of examining her cities, and studying the character of her people, but solely with a view of hunting up some new scenery, and having a little sport in the way of salmon fishing.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I am writing this chapter at the mouth of probably the most remarkable river in North America.
