used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
all-day
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From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
Brockville
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From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
CorsicanadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsəkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
disembarking
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From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
foliage-clad
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From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
HOCHELAGA
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From this reading THE RIVER OF HOCHELAGA.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
immediately past
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIVER OF HOCHELAGA.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
pervadeverbUS /pərˈveɪd/
spread or diffuse through
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
pine-crested
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From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
prodigalitynoun
the trait of spending extravagantly
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE RIVER OF HOCHELAGA.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
skiffsnounUS /skɪfs/
plural of “skiff” — any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
table-land
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From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVER OF HOCHELAGA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A ferry boat was busily plying up and down, embarking and disembarking passengers at the little piers that fringed the shore, and an air of holiday brightness seemed to pervade the scene.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about three hours before the _Corsican_ emerged from the last labyrinth of foliage-clad, pine-crested islands, and came in sight of the little town of Brockville.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
in or at the place that
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
a Caucasian
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
which person or people
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
belonging to which person
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading Here and there, they came upon a little flotilla of boats, setting out for an all-day excursion, whose passengers waved their hats and cheered, as if they had been the first Indians who beheld the white man's "winged canoes."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The banks of the river, as they approached, varying from a high table-land to a low, rocky shore, were lined with summer cottages, where holiday makers were evidently enjoying themselves with a prodigality of hunting and an ample supply of skiffs.
