Chapter X

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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

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

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

-ing form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

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From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

a member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

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From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

inquire into

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

very far away in space or time

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

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From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

in a joyous manner

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

a state of high honor

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

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

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

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

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

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

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

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

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

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

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

in a northern direction

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

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

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

in the near future

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

not known

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

in or at the place that

From this reading The love of adventure had brought him from the Highlands to Montreal, where he joined a company of merchants engaged in the western fur-trade.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Bartering blankets and beads for beaver-skins soon grew wearisome, however, and Mackenzie looked around eagerly for a chance to win fame for himself and glory for his adopted country.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had heard of the wonderful journey of Samuel Hearne, from the shores of Hudson Bay to the far-off mouth of the Coppermine River, and determined that he too would explore the immense unknown country that lay to the northward.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER Upon a bright June morning, in the year 1789, the gates of Fort Chipewyan, on the south shore of Lake Athabaska, opened to give passage to a party of gayly dressed fur-traders.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At their head strode a handsome young Scotsman named Alexander Mackenzie.