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Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Lanman • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The Habitans of Canada.
River du Loup.
July.
Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.
These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.
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Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The Habitans of Canada.
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River du Loup.
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July.
/ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
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Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.
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These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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Canada noun US /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading “The Habitans of Canada.”

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colonists noun US /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading “These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.”

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commonly adverb US /ˈkɑːmənli/

under normal conditions

From this reading “These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.”

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descendants noun US /dɪˈsendənts/

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading “These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.”

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observations noun US /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

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pilgrimage noun US /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

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respecting verb US /riˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

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settlers noun US /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading “These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.”

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last chapter adjective + noun

In this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

1,924 times in 426,211 chapters
on the banks preposition + article + noun counted as “on … banks”

In this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

5,511 times in 426,211 chapters
before leaving preposition + noun

In this reading “Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.”

3,323 times in 426,211 chapters

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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banksnounUS /bæŋks/

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

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

the people of Great Britain

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The Habitans of Canada.

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chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/

under normal conditions

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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du

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From this reading River du Loup.

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FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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Habitans

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From this reading The Habitans of Canada.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading July.

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lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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Loup

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From this reading River du Loup.

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LowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Habitans of Canada.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

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

From this reading River du Loup.

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Saguenay

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

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Habitans of Canada.

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ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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tribesnounUS /traɪbz/

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading These are divided into three classes—the descendants of the French colonists, (commonly called “Habitans,”) the British settlers, and the Indian tribes.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Since my last chapter, written on the banks of the Saguenay, I have completed my pilgrimage through Lower Canada, but before leaving the province, I will give you the result of my observations respecting some of its people.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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