1.50
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
1909
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
50
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
anew
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
a young person of either sex
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
DR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DR.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
GRENFELL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
HARPERnounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
HIGGINS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
Higgins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a message received and understood
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
LABRADORnounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
LUKEnounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
lumber-camps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
Lumber-jack's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
lumber-towns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
something you have to do
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
plural of “story” — 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 GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
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 GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
SUITABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
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 Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
TOPSAILnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
TractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
Whittles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
belonging to which person
From this reading Upon both occasions Mr. Higgins was accompanied by his devoted and admirable friend, the Rev. Thomas D. Whittles, to whose suggestions and leading he responded with many a tale of his experiences, some of which are here related.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading What this book contains was learned by the writer in the course of two visits with Mr. Higgins in the Minnesota woods--one in the lumber-camps and lumber-towns at midwinter, and again at the time of the drive.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Mr. Whittles was at the same time good enough to permit the writer to draw whatever information might seem necessary from a more extended description of Mr. Higgins's work, called _The Lumber-jack's Sky Pilot_, which he had written.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading GRENFELL'S PARISH: A Tract in Description of the Deep Sea Mission Work EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: A Book of Short Stories 1.50 THE CRUISE OF THE 'SHINING LIGHT': A Novel of the Sea 1.50 DOCTOR LUKE OF THE 'LABRADOR': A Novel THE SUITABLE CHILD: A Christmas Story THE MOTHER: A Short Novel THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY TOPSAIL: A Story for Boys THE WAY OF THE SEA: A Book of Short Stories THE SOUL OF THE STREET: A Book of Short Stories HIGGINS--A MAN'S CHRISTIAN .50 HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, N. Y. Published November, 1909.
