Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

in addition

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

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

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Howell laughed.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

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

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

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

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

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

From this reading Colonel Howell laughed.

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 The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

of great significance or value

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Colonel Howell laughed.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

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 He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

the middle of the day

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

a full supply

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

cut with a saw

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

get by special effort

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

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

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

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

From this reading He explained that he had met the most important man in town, the sergeant of the mounted police, and that he had been introduced to many of the influential merchants.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.

widely or fully known

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had examined the store of the Revillon Freres and was somewhat disappointed in his inability to secure a black fox skin which he had promised to send to his sister.

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

From this reading The Revillon Freres being the well-known rival of the Hudson's Bay Company, young Zept in his disappointment had also gone to the Hudson's Bay store, but there he had been equally unsuccessful, although at both places he saw plenty of baled skins.

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

From this reading COUNT ZEPT MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN AT THE LANDING At the noon meal, Count Zept reported that Athabasca Landing was certainly a live town.