used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
fearless and daring
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
a person who is in charge
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
coat-of-arms
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From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
Dunvegan's
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From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
at any time
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
FactorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
LIEGES
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From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
the force of workers available
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
used to form the superlative
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
symbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bold insignia seemed symbolic of the supremacy, the power, the privilege invested in that mighty institution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
trader'snounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading From above the chief trader's desk the Company's coat-of-arms, roughly carved on an oaken shield, looked down upon its hardy followers.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Well might the Factors call themselves true lords of the North!
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well might the Company pride itself on the sovereignty of a vast domain.
at the time that
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LIEGES OF THE WILD Lieges of the most gigantic trust the world would ever see, the Hudson's Bay men filled Dunvegan's trading room when the long northern twilight fell upon the post.
