1895
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From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
290
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
318
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
324
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
341
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
459
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
AgriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
(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 All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
brieferadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfər/
comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
make right or correct
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
HEMLOCKnounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
historicallyadverbUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəli/
throughout history
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
Huntingdon
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From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
a single distinct event
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
JEANIE
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
MORISON
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From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
a brief written record
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There is a purpose in the book.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
Sellar
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From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
transport commercially
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
south-western
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From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
St
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From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading JEANIE MORISON 290 LOST 318 AN INCIDENT OF HUNTINGDON FAIR 324 THE SUMMER OF SORROW 341 NOTE 459 HEMLOCK.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a purpose in the book.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are historically correct; the briefer tales are based on actual incidents in the lives of early settlers in the old county of Huntingdon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It attempts to convey in a readable form an idea of an era in the life of Canada which has passed--that of its first settlement by emigrants from the British isles--and to give an account of two striking episodes in its history, the invasion under Hampton and the year of the ship fever.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading | | | +-------------------------------------------------+ Entered according to act of parliament of Canada, in the year 1895, by Robert Sellar, at the Department of Agriculture.