1769
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
1782
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
Athabasca
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Indians came to the Company.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
Coppermine
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
the act of discovering something
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
the boundary of a surface
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
FrightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
the head of a state government
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
HEARNE
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
Hearne's
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
HilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
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 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
ten 10s
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unnecessary.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
MassacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
Matonabbee
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
Norton
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From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
slumbered
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From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
SuicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
not known
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It was unnecessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unnecessary.
Wassailverb
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
From this reading 1769-1782 SAMUEL HEARNE The Adventures of Hearne in his Search for the Coppermine River and the Northwest Passage--Hilarious Life of Wassail led by Governor Norton--The Massacre of the Eskimo by Hearne's Indians North of the Arctic Circle--Discovery of the Athabasca Country--Hearne becomes Resident Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, but is captured by the French--Frightful Death of Norton and Suicide of Matonabbee
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its fur posts were scattered round the desolate shores of the Northern bay like beads on a string; but the languid Company never attempted to penetrate the unknown lands beyond the coast.
a late time of life
From this reading For a hundred years after receiving its charter to exploit the furs of the North, the Hudson's Bay Company slumbered on the edge of a frozen sea.
