1,960
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
11th
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
1903
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
artizans
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From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
Barr
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
ColonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
the act of departing
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
at any time
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
highest in quality
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
labourers
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From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
LawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
ManitobanounUS /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/
one of the three prairie provinces in central Canada
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
the force of workers available
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
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 Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
SaskatoonnounUS /ˈsæskətuːn/
a city in central Saskatchewan; the largest city in the province
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
St
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
to-day
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From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
tradeswomen
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From this reading Lawyers, doctors, clergymen, merchants, aristocrats, farmers, clerks, artizans, domestics, tradeswomen and labourers are included, besides babies by the score.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
in or at the place that
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
belonging to which person
From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Extract from the Montreal Gazette of April 11th, 1903 "St. John, N.B.--Four special trains, carrying the Barr Colonists, numbering 1,960, left here to-day for the Saskatoon district, where the new Canadians will establish homes and cities.
William
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From this reading The party, which is declared to be the greatest emigration from England since the departure of William Penn, arrived Saturday morning on the steamship _Lake Manitoba_, whose cargo of humanity was packed like fish in a box.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The colonists bring with them half a million pounds sterling.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They are probably the finest body of men, women and children that ever landed here.
