Chapter III

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

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

a farewell remark

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

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

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

a lyric poet

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

present

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

propose a payment

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

in a bountiful manner

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

express approval of

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

the act of departing

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

with devotion

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

take in liquids

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

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

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

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

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

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

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

possessive form of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

the act of departing

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

a state in New England

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

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

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

absolutely essential

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

a member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy and living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

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

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

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

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

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

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

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

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

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

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

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From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.

third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE DIFFERENT ROUTES THROUGH MAINE.—THE PARTY, GUIDES,—BAGGAGE,—PROVISIONS,—CANOES,—ARMS.—A CAMP APPETITE.—STUDYING GEOGRAPHY.—THE START.—BID ADIEU TO MOOSEHEAD LAKE.—NORTHEAST “CARRY.”—WEST BRANCH OF THE PENOBSCOT.—LANDING FOR OUR FIRST CAMP MOUTH OF MOOSEHORN STREAM.

in or at the place that

From this reading These routes are known as the St. John’s River, the West Branch of the Penobscot, and the East Branch of the Penobscot trips, and have for their point of departure the Kineo House, Moosehead Lake, where all that is necessary in camp supplies can always be obtained.

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

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

which person or people

From this reading On leaving Moosehead Lake, the seeker for health or recreation in Maine, who desires to study nature in its primeval state, and drink from her fountains the blessings which she can so bountifully bestow, has three routes of travel before him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He’ll fish and fish the whole year round Devotedly fanatic, To catch one fish that weighs a pound And then his joy’s ecstatic.”

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

From this reading “A bard is weak enough you’ll find, A humble cat-gut twangler: But for a man of simple mind Commend me to an Angler.