Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

(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 Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

Having no one else present.

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

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

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

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

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

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

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

make calm or still

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

perceived or discerned

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

not to your liking

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

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From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

in a gradual manner

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

ten 10s

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

not any; not one

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

and nothing more

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

a coniferous tree

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

compacted by ironing

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

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

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

up to a particular time

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

a state in New England

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

precisely as stated

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading Although only a few hundred miles from Quebec, our voyage still continued for several days; the "Hampden" like all transport-ships, was only "great in a calm," and the Gulf-stream being powerful enough to retard far better sailers.

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

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the channel narrowed, the tall mountains of Vermont came into view, and gradually the villages on the shore could be detected,--small, dark clusters, in the midst of what appeared interminable pine forests.

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

From this reading Here and there less pleasant sights presented themselves, in the shape of dismasted hulks, being the remains of vessels which had got fastened in the ice of the early "fall," and were deserted by the crews.

which person or people

From this reading To those who, like myself, were not pressed for time, or had no very pleasing vista opening to them on shore, the voyage was far from disagreeable.

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

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading On the whole, it was novelty, and novelty alone, lent any charm to the picture; for the shores of the Gulf, until you come within two days' journey of Quebec, are sadly discouraging and dreary.